Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Line Cook duties and responsibilities

The daily duties and responsibilities of a Line Cook can be straightforward and somewhat common, though the types and number of meals they prepare can vary from day to day. These duties can include:

• Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
• Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant’s menu
• Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out
• Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
• Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
• Professional and responsible conduct
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Teamwork skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills

A Prep Cook is an essential part of any kitchen. Some of their most common duties and responsibilities include:

• Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
• Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu
• Washing cutlery and dishes
• Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently
• Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking
• Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items
• Setting out all the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill as necessary
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements
• In-depth knowledge of safe food storage guidelines
• Ability to use kitchen utensils safely
• Ability to take direction and work as a team player
• Knowledge of some specific cooking processes such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, boiling water, or preheating pans and ovens

River 128 Restaurant is a newer restaurant in downtown Wilmington, right on the Cape Fear River!

Company Description

River 128 Restaurant is a newer restaurant in downtown Wilmington, right on the Cape Fear River!