Kitchen Prep/Line Cook

Position: Kitchen Prep/Line Cook

Job Category: Hourly - Part time

Reports to: Executive Chef

Rate: $18.00/hour

General Description:

Line Cooks perform important tasks and function related to food production, food prep, customer service, and safety. Kitchen Line Cooks must have a willingness to perform whatever work that needs to be done as well as help where help is needed in order to provide the highest quality of customer service possible.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Arrive in the kitchen at scheduled time, rested and ready for work with hands washed, nails clean, hair tidy, and in a clean uniform.
• Preform pre-opening set-up duties and has station ready 10 minutes before opening.
• Prepare food according to established recipes and procedures.
• Responsible for stocking food products and prepping the kitchen with necessary utensils.
• Plate food according to established procedures using proper portion control when needed.
• Oversee food quality.
• Make sure closing duties are properly finished, inventory complete, and requisitions are done.
• Performs closing and cleaning duties according to procedures.
• Maintain all equipment according to procedure.
• Check in and out with Chef to be sure all duties are done.
• Responsible for checking his/her own schedule daily and arriving for work according to schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Minimum of 2 years in fast paced, detail oriented environment. Follows all state, county, and company health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times. Must demonstrate full knowledge of all food items on all dining menus, consistently preparing them according to Emerald Downs recipes. Must be able to communicate effectively in English by oral, written, and reading means. Must be able to handle the pressure during busy, high volume times without compromising performance or behavior.

Special Requirements:

• King County food worker health card.
• Must comply at all times with company uniform, appearance, and behavioral expectations. 

Work Environment, Communication & Physical Abilities:

Fast paced environment. Positive attitude is a must. Line Cooks must be committed to becoming and working as, part of the kitchen team. Line Cooks also come in contact with or are exposed to: Heated dishes, varying degrees of temperature, noise, water, wet working conditions, and sharp tools. Must be available to work all weekends and holidays during the Emerald Downs live racing season. Communicate with other staff, leadership, and guests with courtesy and respect. All kitchen personnel must also follow all state, county, and company health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position, including, but not limited to: Standing and walking for a minimum of eight hours a day. Lifting up to 50 pounds at or above shoulder height on a regular basis. Using a variety of body movements such as twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Using sight and hearing abilities in normal ranges.

Tools & Equipment:

Work stations, food, kitchen utensils, supplies, kitchen or cleaning equipment, and cookware.