Line Cook

Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards. Operates machinery and equipment and maintains a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and Mary Grace Foods, Inc.'s standards. Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner. Ensures consistency of quality, recipes, portion controls, and plating presentation specifications as set by Mary Grace Foods, Inc.'s standards. Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage. Ensures that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations. Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs. Ensures par stock levels are being maintained. Removes any breakages or chipped items found from circulation. Controls waste and to work to high efficiency with food ingredients in the assigned station. Reports any maintenance or hazard issues to the kitchen shift supervisor. Assists the kitchen supervisors when necessary. Performs other tasks assigned by their immediate supervisor. Highschool graduate or college level with proven experience for at least 2 years in a casual dining set-up. Preferably a college graduate of culinary course, or equivalent Has at least 1 year of experience as a line cook Has basic knowledge in inventory and stock control Has excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation Amenable to lift and carry heavy-weighted materials Amenable to be exposed on food allergens and cleaning chemicals Amenable to be assigned on different store locations, work on holidays, shifting schedule, and overtime when needed.