Line Cook
Company: Winking Lizard Tavern
Location: Bedford
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Job Description:
----Job Title: Line/Prep Cook--Department: Department of Great
TasteReports To: Restaurant Management Team--FLSA: Non-ExemptJob
Types: Full-time, Part-time--Primary Responsibilities:--Completes
all assigned prep work and sets up cooks station. Maintains product
presentations, product quality, and cook time standards. Prepares
all menu items according to the Winking Lizard Tavern recipes,
plate presentations, and specifications.--ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESI. Quality Control
- Accurately read all tickets and prepare menu items according to
the Winking Lizard Tavern recipes, plate presentation, and
specifications.
- Uses a sense of urgency when preparing menu items to ensure
Winking Lizard ticket time standards.
- Ensures accurate plating of all food items by maintaining
proper portions according to spec.
- Store and rotate product according to FIFO practices.
- Utilizes scales, spoodles, and other utensils to measure
product.II. Line/Prep Cook shift responsibilities
- Completes all assigned prep work.
- Effectively operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
including slicers and knives.
- Knowledge of station set up and break down procedures.
- Sets up station according to diagram or schematic.
- Practices and maintains sanitary and safe food handling
procedures at all times.
- In addition to frequent hand washing throughout the shift,
wears clean disposable gloves on both hands at all times when
handling ready-to-eat foods.
- Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation and
surrounding area, sweeping floors throughout the shift and stocking
all necessary supplies.
- Completes opening and closing checklists for every shift.
- Completes assigned daily, weekly, and monthly sidework and
cleaning projects in a timely and efficient manner.Makes certain
all food items for guests and employees are rung in prior to
- items leaving the kitchen
- Minimizes waste by following approved Winking Lizard cooking
procedures.
- Maintains working knowledge of specials, promotions, and menu
changes.
- Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after
scheduled shift.
- Properly uses chemicals when cleaning and complies with MSDS
regulations.III. Compliance to Winking Lizard standards, systems,
procedures, and policies
- Maintains kitchen operations through zoning of product,
controlling of waste, product receiving, and restaurant security
policies.
- Maintains the Company expectations of performance and behavior
in the restaurant as established in the Employee Handbook,Training
Manual, Policy manual, and Employee Guidelines.
- Appropriate hair restraint worn at all times.
- Does not make or prepare non-Winking Lizard food items in the
restaurant.
- Uses a lid and a straw on all cups when drinking beverages in
the kitchen.
- Maintains an excellent personal appearance by following Winking
Lizard uniform guidelines and personal hygiene standards by being
in clean uniform prior to the start of each shift.
- Clocks in and out for breaks following proper break procedures.
Approves break through a manager prior to leaving assigned
area.
- Responsible to wear non-slip shoes for every shift.
- Eats in a designated area of the restaurant. Does not eat or
drink in guests view.
- Keeps personal belongings (coats, purses, back packs, etc.) in
a designated area approved by management.
- Must be reliable and punctual in reporting for work as
scheduled.GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONSThe characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
- Shift Length Varies 8-10 hour shifts
- Breaks hour per shift if applicable
- Flooring Cement, tile, and hardwood floor
- Lighting Adequate and overhead
- Miscellaneous Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and
loud noisePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Infrequent Occasional Frequent Continuous
- (1-2X per shift) (3-12X per hour) (13-30X per hour) (30+X per
hour)
- Floor to waist Up to 120 lbs Up to 50 lbs
- Waist to shoulder Up to 120 lbs Up to 20 lbs Up to 15 lbs
- Shoulder to overhead Up to 20 lbs Up to 20 lbs Up to 5 lbs Up
to 10 lbs
- Carry Up to 25 lbs Up to 30 lbs
- Push/pull Up to 120 lbs Up to 60 lbs
- Standing X
- Walking X
- Sitting X
- Bending X
- Reaching X
- Squatting/kneeling X
- Fine manipulation XADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Medium to heavy strength range
- Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required
- Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent
danger to self and others
- Responsible, dependable, and flexible in scheduling
- Work in harmony with staffBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistanceSchedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- WeekendsCOVID-19 considerations:We are committed to keeping our
employees and guests safe and follow all state and local
guidelines.----Shift Availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)Work Location:
- One locationHours per week:
- 20-29
- 30-39This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance
culture
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborativeThis Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged
to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diplomaCompany's
website:
- www.winkinglizard.comCompany's Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/WinkingLizard/Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligibleWork Remotely:
- NoThe Winking Lizard Tavern is a non-smoking establishment and
abides by the Ohio Smoke-free Workplace Act for both guests and
employees.-- Employees are not permitted to smoke in or around the
building, while on the clock or on break.--Required qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred
qualifications:
Keywords: Winking Lizard Tavern, Cleveland , Line Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Bedford, Ohio
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