Line Cook

The Line Cook prepares, plates and garnishes all hot appetizers and entrees. Reports To: Restaurant Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• Sets up work area, equipment and utensils.
• Reads tickets processed through the POS system.
• Prepares items ordered through the POS system according to recipe book.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Rotates products according to FIFO principle.
• Covers, labels, dates and stores prepared products.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene in compliance with local health ordinances.
• Cleans work area, stores utensil, disassembles and cleans equipment.
• On occasion, the Line Cook will need to operate the dish machine and may be required to prepare salads and raw product for the use on the cook's line.
• Follows all health, safety, sanitation and security standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Personal Appearance

The Line Cook must be well groomed and neatly dressed in a clean uniform. See employee handbook for a complete description of the dress code for the back of the house employee. Grill cooks must wear a chef's coat.

Essential Functions

Physical Actions: The Line Cook will be required to engage in the following physical action for up to an eight-hour shift:

• 60% Standing
• 5% Walking
• 5% Carrying
• 5% Lifting
• 15% Reaching
• 10% Cleaning

The Line Cook will be required to lift up to 50 pounds. The Line Cook works under extreme time pressures to complete orders, considerable dexterity is required. The fryer station entails working with shortening heated to 350 F. The broiler station entails extended periods of work over open flames.

Environmental Exposure

The Line Cook is exposed to heat, moisture, smoke and cleaning chemicals used in the kitchen. The Line Cook engages in extensive verbal interaction with co-workers and is exposed to potentially frustrating situations. The Line Cook must work well with limited supervision.

Benefits/Perks

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTD)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Plan
• A dynamic and energetic work atmosphere
• Career development

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Original Roadhouse Grill takes great pride in being a Family-Owned and family friendly restaurant with an authentic Roadhouse style menu and a down home fun atmosphere. We're a casual American steakhouse serving hand cut steaks, fall off the bone barbecue ribs and freshly baked rolls. Our amazing staff and buckets of peanuts welcome the whole group in for a Fun, Casual and Tasty experience with our Roadhouse Family.