JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Line CookReports ToChefJob SummaryCook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior tocooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing ofcooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.Activities & ResponsibilitiesPrimary• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Barbacoa: Redefine fire dining by craftingauthentic dishes that ignite the senses creating an unforgettable experience.• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or servingareas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills,fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, androtating stock.• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, qualitystandards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. • Responsible for the quality of products served.• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchenutensils and equipment.• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and servefood to servers or guests.• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting,smelling, or piercing them with utensils.• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.• Carve and trim meats and poultry such as beef, lamb and chicken for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.Page 1 of 2 JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Line CookActivities & ResponsibilitiesSupplemental• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special eventneeds.• Keep records and accounts.• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff. • Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.• Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish,
