Job Details

Line Cook

The Line Cook will staff our 24-hour, dine-in restaurant for first, second, and third shifts. This position will work an average of 32-36 hours weekly, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts. The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

Maintains a customer focus while performing all duties

Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems

Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems

Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation

Sets steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room

Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards

Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques

Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item

Operates equipment, such as, stove, oven, charbroil grill, deep fryer, microwave, chef knives, etc.

Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor

Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders

Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved

Apportions food for serving

Maintains daily production records

Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation

Completes food temperature checks before service

Performs other job duties as assigned

Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

ServSafe Certification

Prior experience in a food service related position preferred

High school diploma or GED preferred

Customer Focused

Collaboration Skills

Stress Management/Composure

Be able to learn Mobile Bytes Ticket System

Ability to operate industrial equipment, bend, squat, stoop, and carry loads up to 50 lbs

Requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written instructions and procedures

Willingness to work in an environment with heat, steam, fire, and noise

Black non-slip shoes, must say non-slip on shoe

Socks must be worn

Clean denim pants

Clean chef coat (provided)

Hairnet or hat must be worn, with hair clean, neat, and secure

Deodorant must be worn and a high level of personal hygiene maintained

Our employees enjoy a work culture of teamwork. Workman's Travel Center's benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees can also take advantage of free employee meals, 20% off in our Grace & Grit section, and our Store Currency, "Russ Bucks".