Cook I

Company: ABSteak by Chef Akira Back
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and specifications, ensuring quality and consistency in all dishes prepared. Utilize various cooking methods such as grilling, broiling, saut--ing, and frying. Cook steaks to the customer's specifications. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Food Preparation:
    • Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
    • Marinate, season, and cook steaks to the desired level of doneness.
    • Station Management:
      • Efficiently manage and operate a designated station in the kitchen, including setup, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness.
      • Keep station clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
      • Cooking Techniques:
        • Utilize various cooking methods such as grilling, broiling, saut--ing, and frying.
        • Cook steaks to the customer's specifications.
        • Quality Control:
          • Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality.
          • Ensure all dishes are presented in an appealing manner.
          • Team Collaboration:
            • Work closely with other kitchen staff to coordinate orders and ensure timely service.
            • Health & Safety:
              • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
              • Inventory Management:
                • Assist in monitoring and managing inventory levels.Qualifications:
                  • Experience:
                    • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Line Cook, preferably in a steakhouse or similar high-volume restaurant.
                    • Culinary Skills:
                      • Proficiency in various cooking techniques.
                      • Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices.
                      • Education:
                        • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
                        • Physical Stamina:
                          • Ability to stand for extended periods.
                          • Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
                          • Team Player:
                            • Strong communication skills.
                            • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
                            • Attention to Detail:
                              • Keen eye for detail.
                              • Commitment to producing high-quality dishes.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed in a fast-paced environment and requires ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and coworkers, and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 150 lbs. Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

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