Line Cook
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Job Location:
Wesson, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Local area college is seeking a motivated and dedicated Cafeteria Worker/ Line Cook to join our food service team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for students faculty and staff in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role requires someone who is passionate about food has a strong attention to detail and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness.
Job Title: Line Cook Cafeteria
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Wesson MS
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay: $10/HR
Reports To: Cafeteria Manager or Food Service Supervisor
Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook meals from a set menu or daily specials following established recipes and guidelines. Ensure all dishes are served hot and fresh.
Line Cooking: Manage the food line during meal service ensuring that food is served promptly and correctly. Prepare ingredients for cooking and assembly.
Menu Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with menu items daily specials and nutritional information ensuring that all meals meet dietary and allergen requirements.
Quality Control: Ensure food quality and presentation are consistent and handle food in a way that adheres to health and safety regulations.
Food Safety: Follow strict food safety standards including proper handling cooking and storage techniques to prevent contamination.
Collaboration: Work closely with other cafeteria workers servers and staff to ensure efficient service during busy meal periods.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean and sanitize cooking equipment utensils and workstations throughout the day. Ensure the kitchen remains tidy and organized.
Inventory Management: Assist with stock rotation and inventory management ensuring that ingredients and supplies are always available for meal preparation.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Culinary training or food service experience is a plus.
Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in a food service or cooking environment preferred.
Skills:
Ability to follow recipes and cook to order.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Team player with good communication skills.
Basic knowledge of food safety practices (ServSafe certification is a plus).
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours).
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Comfort working with kitchen equipment including ovens stoves and knives.
Ability to handle heat and noise in a busy kitchen environment.
If you review the job description and requirements above and your skills are a match please click the link below and APPLY ONLINE. Click the appropriate link as either a First Time Applicant or a Returning Applicant and follow the prompts. When prompted please select the Brookhaven branch. If you have any questions please contact Angie at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
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