What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Spinoza's Pizza & Salads?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Delights restaurant guests with quality food preparation and presentation.
ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares menu items following standardized recipes.
• Manages food cost control procedures.
• Washes kitchen utensils.
• Cleans the production areas as necessary.
• Monitors product levels -- requisitions food and supplies as needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of production areas.
• Contributes to effective training program for new staff members.
• Recognizes and reports all necessary maintenance promptly.
• Fills in where needed to ensure efficient operations.
• Suggests improvements to the operating format.
RESULTS UPON WHICH PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED:
• Hot food is consistently served hot and cold food is consistently served cold.
• Guests have a spontaneous positive reaction when the pizza and salads are presented.
• Health Department scores exceed 90 with no major violations.
• New staff members are steadily improving their skills.
• Regularly attends training seminars and participates in meetings.
• Stories of legendary food service abound.
• Co-workers recognize contributions on peer appraisals.
• Guests comment favorably on the tastiness and presentation of meals.
• Food orders are completed promptly.
• Production areas are always neat and clean.
• Consistently on-time for all shifts.
• Comes to work in proper uniform and is fully prepared to focus on required tasks.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
• Stands during the entire shift.
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Reaches, bends, stoops, shakes, stirs, and wipes.
• Lifts and carries sacks and cases of up to 70-lb up to 20 times per shift.
• Reading and writing skills required.
• Immerses hands in water frequently.
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, cuts, burns, slipping, tripping and injuries due to repetitive movements.
