Line Cook

Description

Job Title : Line Cook

Department : Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee

FLSA : Non-Exempt

General Function

The Line Cook is responsible for supporting the Kitchen Managers to deliver high-quality, great tasting food; proper food safety and sanitation procedures and profitability.

The Line Cook is responsible for prepping ingredients and assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to : District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home;

Food Service Director; Wahlburgers Department Manager; Service Managers

Positions that Report to you : None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables etc.).
• Ensure great presentation by following recipes and specs.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels, restock station as needed.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Must have the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete variables
• Ability to do simple addition and subtraction; copying figures, counting and recording
• Possess the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing

Education and Experience

No education requirement. 0-2 years of related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently (energy exerted); and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities : Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

This position is frequently exposed to temperature extremes and dampness. There are possible equipment movement hazards from electrical shock and exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents.

This is a fast paced work environment.

Equipment Used to Perform Job

All kitchen equipment including : Cash register, fryers, ovens, stoves, grills, toasters, can opener, griddle, slicer, refrigerated food prep case, thermometers, knives, dishwasher, ice machine, coffee maker, scales, pop machine, telephone, Point of Sale system.

Financial Responsibility

Responsible for company assets including equipment and merchandise.

Contacts

Has daily contact with the general public and guests. Has contact with federal / state governmental or regulatory agencies regarding inspections.

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