Line Cook - Full-time / Part-time

divtable class="TableGrid" tbodytr td p class="MsoNormal"b spanJOB TITLE: /spanspanLine Cook/spanspan  /spanspan             /spanspan  /spanspan          /spanspan  /spanspan          /spanspan /spanspan           /spanspan /spanspan            /span/b/p p class="MsoNormal"bREPORTS TO: General Manager                                                    CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt  /b/p p class="MsoNormal"bDEPARTMENT: Restaurant Operations                                      LEVEL: Back of the House  /b/p p class="MsoNormal"b /b/p p class="MsoNormal"bSUMMARY OF POSITION:/b Non-exempt, full or part-time position. The line cook is responsible for Farmer /p p class="MsoNormal"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. /p p class="MsoNormal"ubESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/b/u /p p class="MsoNormal"/pulliAdheres to food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and as directed by the Manager in Charge/liliPrepares meals as assigned according to Farmer Boys cooking specifications and customer requests /liliEnsures correct portioning, sizing, packaging, plate presentation, wrapping, freshness, and speed of service/liliFollows food preparation sheet to ensure appropriate stock levels for items used and provides feedback to management in regard to par levels and usage /liliNotifies the manager of any perishable items whose freshness is questionable /liliOperates, cleans, and sharpens all appropriate food preparation equipment /liliReports all spoilage and poor-quality products to the manager immediately /liliCommunicate with cashiers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring correct order fulfillment /liliMaintains stock and cleanliness of required work areas as directed by the Manager in charge /liliFollows the work schedule as posted unless a change in the schedule is arranged with the Manager in Charge/li/ul p class="MsoNormal"ubSpecific Responsibilities/b/u /p p class="MsoNormal"/pulliProactively protects critical limits and standards assigned to product critical control points /liliUnwavering protection of the safety of products above all other job priorities/liliImmediately notifies the Manager in Charge of any food safety risks/liliRequired to periodically attend and implement assigned food safety training classes and educational opportunities /liliAdheres to food safety standards and procedures/liliImmediately notifies the Manager in Charge of any guest accidents or injuries and follows established procedures /liliAlways protects assets but does not put self at risk/liliPractices safe work habits and reports any unsafe conditions to the Manager /liliReads, understand, and follows instructions and labeling system on all Safety Data Sheets/li/ul/td/tr/tbody/tablep class="MsoNormal"/pp class="MsoNormal" /ptable class="TableGrid" tbodytr td p class="MsoNormal"ubKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:/b/u/p p class="MsoNormal"/pulliThis is a restaurant operation job  /liliMinimum age requirement is 17 years /liliUnderstand the importance of quality food products and overall food safety /liliAbility to take direction, read and comprehend written instructions /liliMust be able to present state or County mandated Food Handler Card within the time allowed for the specific State or County /liliMust possess and display genuine concern, care, and empathy for all guests and their overall  dining experience /liliMust be detail-oriented and disciplined to complete assigned tasks in the pursuit of excellence /liliMust behave and act in accordance with brand standards in all areas of food safety and food preparation /liliMust understand and achieve company vision, mission, and goals /liliMust be able to work as a team member and be an effective representative of the brand /liliMust possess the ability to effectively work independently or in teams, mindful  of all timetables/liliMay be working for periods of time in kitchen environments with higher ambient air temperatures than normal  /liliWhile 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/liliPhysical requirements include standing (up to 4 hours at a time); walking, bending, and  /liliStooping (while preparing food and stocking). Requirements also include lifting (up to 65 pounds) while putting away deliveries and/or stocking supplies.  /liliApproximately 99% of time is spent in a standing and/or walking mode  /li/ul p class="MsoNormal"ubWORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:/b/u /p p class="MsoNormal"/pulliHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. required /lili0-3 Years of cook or preparation cook or combination of experience in a restaurant or food service establishment /li/ul p class="MsoNormal" /p /td /tr /tbody/table/div