Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Position Overview:
Palm House is seeking a skilled and dedicated PM Line Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and a passion for preparing high-quality dinner dishes. As a PM Line Cook, you will play a vital role in the timely preparation and execution of dinner service while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Cooking:
- Prepare and cook dinner menu items to order according to established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and high-quality output.
- Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients for dinner service.
- Work efficiently across various stations (grill, sauté, fry, pantry, etc.), ensuring timely preparation while maintaining food quality and speed.
Food Safety & Sanitation:
- Monitor and maintain proper food safety and sanitation procedures, ensuring cleanliness of the kitchen, workstations, and equipment.
- Adhere to food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure safe food handling practices at all times.
Collaboration & Teamwork:
- Collaborate with fellow cooks, chefs, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and timely service during dinner hours.
- Communicate effectively with other kitchen team members to ensure the flow of service and meet the expectations of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
Consistency & Quality Control:
- Ensure that all dishes are prepared according to specifications, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Monitor portion sizes, presentation standards, and ensure that dishes are served at the correct temperature.
Inventory & Supply Management:
- Track inventory levels, monitor ingredient usage, and notify management when supplies need replenishing to avoid disruptions in service.
Training & Development:
- Assist in training new kitchen staff, ensuring they follow company guidelines, standards, and kitchen procedures.
- Support the team in achieving high levels of efficiency, quality, and performance.
Attitude & Professionalism:
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude and foster teamwork, especially during busy service hours.
- Be adaptable and flexible, taking on additional responsibilities as required during dinner service.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Line Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred (2+ years).
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency in food preparation and presentation.
- Passion for culinary arts and desire to grow within the profession.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more) during dinner shifts, maintaining stamina and focus.
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy items (up to 50 lbs), such as boxes, kitchen supplies, and ingredients.
- Ability to bend, kneel, and reach to perform cooking tasks and access items on high shelves.
- Manual dexterity to handle kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment efficiently.
- Ability to work in a hot, humid, and noisy kitchen environment.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.
- Requires standing for long periods, lifting heavy items, and working in warm, noisy, and busy conditions, especially during dinner service.
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