Line Cook

JOB TITLE : Line Cook

REPORTS TO : General Manager CLASSIFICATION :

Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Restaurant Operations LEVEL : Back of the House

SUMMARY OF POSITION : Non-exempt, full or part-time

position. The line cook is responsible for Farmer

Boys’ overall meal preparation and

presentation in a consistent and efficient manner according to Farmer Boys'

standards while using independent decision-making. Employees in this position

provide customers with menu items as quickly, conveniently, and efficiently

as possible in a friendly manner. A line cook is also required to work with other

cooks and servers / cashiers in a team-like and friendly manner. Other duties

as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

to food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and as directed by the

Manager in Charge

Prepares

meals as assigned according to Farmer Boys cooking specifications and

customer requests

Ensures

correct portioning, sizing, packaging, plate presentation, wrapping,

freshness, and speed of service

Follows

food preparation sheet to ensure appropriate stock levels for items used and

provides feedback to management in regard to par levels and usage

Notifies

the manager of any perishable items whose freshness is questionable

Operates,

cleans, and sharpens all appropriate food preparation equipment

Reports

all spoilage and poor-quality products to the manager immediately

Communicate

with cashiers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring correct order

fulfillment

Maintains

stock and cleanliness of required work areas as directed by the Manager in

charge

Follows

the work schedule as posted unless a change in the schedule is arranged with

the Manager in Charge

Specific

Responsibilities

Proactively

protects critical limits and standards assigned to product critical control

points

Unwavering

protection of the safety of products above all other job priorities

Immediately

notifies the Manager in Charge of any food safety risks

Required

to periodically attend and implement assigned food safety training classes

and educational opportunities

Adheres

to food safety standards and procedures

Immediately

notifies the Manager in Charge of any guest accidents or injuries and follows

established procedures

Always

protects assets but does not put self at risk

Practices

safe work habits and reports any unsafe conditions to the Manager

Reads,

understand, and follows instructions and labeling system on all Safety Data

Sheets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

is a restaurant operation job

Minimum

age requirement is 17 years

Understand

the importance of quality food products and overall food safety

Ability

to take direction, read and comprehend written instructions

Must

be able to present state or County mandated Food Handler Card within the time

allowed for the specific State or County

Must

possess and display genuine concern, care, and empathy for all guests and

their overall dining experience

Must

be detail-oriented and disciplined to complete assigned tasks in the pursuit

of excellence

Must

behave and act in accordance with brand standards in all areas of food safety

and food preparation

Must

understand and achieve company vision, mission, and goals

Must

be able to work as a team member and be an effective representative of the

brand

Must

possess the ability to effectively work independently or in teams,

mindful of all timetables

be working for periods of time in kitchen environments with higher ambient

air temperatures than normal

While

performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to the

risk of fumes. Use of solvents and industrial

degreasers are required regularly to clean equipment, tools, and floors; the

fumes occur when cleaning

Physical

requirements include standing (up to 4 hours at a time); walking, bending,

Stooping

while preparing food and stocking). Requirements also include lifting (up to

65 pounds) while putting away deliveries and / or stocking supplies.

Approximately

99% of time is spent in a standing and / or walking mode

WORK EXPERIENCE AND

School Diploma or G.E.D. required

Years of cook or preparation cook or combination of experience in a

restaurant or food service establishment