Line Cook

Company: Abel Brown
Location: Augusta
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Details: Full-time or part-time positions available.

About us: Abel Brown Southern Kitchen and Oyster Bar is inspired by Todd Shafer's love of the Heritage of Southern Cuisine blended with his background in classical French Cooking. A mainstay in the Augusta Dining scene, Abel Brown is both a destination and a neighborhood gem for casually elegant dining, wine dinners, and intimate, private events.

Job Summary:
To be successful as a line cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities:

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• Assist in preparing meal ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables, as well as marinating meats.
  
• Prepare all foods as directed by the head chef and company standard.
  
• Plate and garnish meal items in accordance with instructions provided by the head cook.
  
• Collaborate with cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
  
• Ensure that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
  
• Adhere to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
  
• Assess the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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  • Minimum 1-year cooking experience required.
    
  • Active Food Handlers certificate required.
    
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
    
  • Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
    
  • Ability to work as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment.
    
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
    
  • Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively.
    
    
    Physical Requirements:
    
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    • Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
      
    • Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping to retrieve ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and prepare dishes.
      
    • Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, such as large pots, boxes of ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
      
    • Manual dexterity required for handling cooking utensils, chopping, mixing, and plating food items.
      
    • Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment, with exposure to temperature variations and moderate noise levels.
      
    • Must be able to operate safely around hot surfaces, open flames, sharp objects, and potentially hazardous kitchen equipment.
      
      
      Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
      Abel Brown Southern Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
      

Keywords: Abel Brown, Portland , Line Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Augusta, Maine