Line Cook/Prep Cook

Job Title: Line Cook/Prep Cook

Job Type: seasonal and year-round, part-time and full-time

The Stray Dog is looking for a highly skilled Line Cook/Prep Cook to support all food preparation and maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness. As a Line Cook/Prep Cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. You should be able to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional organization, communication, and time-management skills. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, and other food items for a variety of cooking methods by portioning, washing, cutting, breading, seasoning, marinating, and other relevant tasks 
• Cook food items using ovens, grills, broilers, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
• Plate and garnish menu items in accordance with instructions from kitchen managers 
• Keep line stations stocked with necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment 
• Keep cooking stations and kitchen surfaces cleaned and disinfected 
• Follow food storage regulations and food rotation practices to reduce food waste and minimize risk of contamination 
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities for the back of house 
• Obtain Food Handlers card and any certification deemed necessary by the company or state 
• Perform any other relevant task as instructed by management 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• 1 year of cooking experience preferred
• Availability during days, evenings, weekends
• Knowledge of or ability to learn food health and safety regulations 
• Skills in communication, teamwork, and working in a fast-paced environment  
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds 

Authorization, Certification and At-Will Employment Agreement

I certify that I have personally completed this application. I declare that the information provided in this employment application is true and complete and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify this company if I should be convicted of a crime while my job application is pending or during my employment, if hired.

I understand that I shall be required to provide documentation establishing my legal authorization for employment within the first three days of my employment.

I authorize this company to make an investigation of all information contained in this employment application and I release from liability all companies and corporations supplying such information. I understand any false answers, statements, or implications made by me on this application or other required documents shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge.

I specifically authorize and direct my current and former employers to supply employment-related information to this company and do hereby release my current and former employers from liability for providing information to this company.