Line Cook - EM

Line Cooks play a key role in delivering the superior food and service that is central to the mission of Eddie Merlot?s.
Line Cooks are responsible for preparing high quality food in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Accountabilities include: adhering to Eddie Merlot?s Policies and Procedures manual; following Eddie Merlot?s standard recipes, procedures, and presentation specifications; meeting food and occupational safety standards; and following guidelines for producing exceptional food with minimal waste.
Line Cooks maintain their stations in a clean and orderly manner and partner with Prep Cooks, Butchers, Dishwashers, Runners, Managers, and other team members to ensure that each and every guest receives outstanding food and hospitality.
Responsibilities Complete and pass required training modules ? both initial and ongoing.
Know the weekly work schedule, arrive at work on time, and meet standards for uniform and professional appearance.
Communicate with Executive Chef or Sous Chef to learn about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, or special events.
Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift.
Handle, store, and rotate products in accordance with standard procedures.
Produce food items, following Eddie Merlot?s standard recipes, portion control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized work station throughout the shift.
Perform side and closing duties as assigned, following checklists.
Assist with sanitary food storage, cleaning, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
Follow established reporting procedures for re-cooks, spills and wastage, problems, incidents, and accidents.
Demonstrate teamwork at all times by communicating openly with others and looking for opportunities to assist other team members as needed.
Cross-train and willingly help in other stations and kitchen roles as needed.
Follow all Eddie Merlot?s Policies and Procedures and guidelines for station requirements and workplace behavior.
Attend team meetings.
Communicate information regarding guest requests or complaints and ideas for improvement to Managers.
Follow all policies and procedures, station standards and guidelines, and regulations related to food handling, sanitation and safety.
Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete and pass required training modules ? both initial and ongoing.
Know the weekly work schedule, arrive at work on time, and meet standards for uniform and professional appearance.
Communicate with Executive Chef or Sous Chef to learn about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, or special events.
Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift.
Handle, store, and rotate products in accordance with standard procedures.
Produce food items, following Eddie Merlot?s standard recipes, portion control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized work station throughout the shift.
Perform side and closing duties as assigned, following checklists.
Assist with sanitary food storage, cleaning, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
Follow established reporting procedures for re-cooks, spills and wastage, problems, incidents, and accidents.
Demonstrate teamwork at all times by communicating openly with others and looking for opportunities to assist other team members as needed.
Cross-train and willingly help in other stations and kitchen roles as needed.
Follow all Eddie Merlot?s Policies and Procedures and guidelines for station requirements and workplace behavior.
Attend team meetings.
Communicate information regarding guest requests or complaints and ideas for improvement to Managers.
Follow all policies and procedures, station standards and guidelines, and regulations related to food handling, sanitation and safety.
Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
Perform other related duties as assigned.