Line Cook, Restaurant Back of House
Overview
You own meal preparation and presentation at Farmer Boys, ensuring every plate meets brand standards. You work on a hot line with a back-of-house team, serving 500+ guests daily. You keep your station stocked, clean, and ready for peak hours. This role sharpens your cooking speed and food safety discipline in a high-volume kitchen. What sets it apart: direct accountability for food safety and customer satisfaction in every order.
What You'll Do9
- 1Cook menu items per Farmer Boys specs during peak breakfast and lunch rushes.
- 2Plate and wrap orders in 3-5 minutes to hit speed-of-service targets.
- 3Track par levels and prep sheet, restocking fryer and grill stations before they run empty.
- 4Flag spoiled or low-quality produce to the manager within 15 minutes of spotting it.
- 5Clean and sharpen knives and grill tools at shift start and close.
- 6Coordinate with cashiers to confirm order accuracy and fix mis-picks before they leave the window.
- 7Wipe down counters and sweep floors during downtime, keeping the line health-inspection-ready.
- 8Report any food safety risks or equipment issues to the Manager in Charge immediately.
- 9Attend monthly food safety training and apply the HACCP standards on your station.
Requirements8
- 1High School Diploma or GED required.
- 20-3 years of cook or prep cook experience in a restaurant.
- 3Must present a Food Handler Card as required by state or county.
- 4Ability to lift 65 pounds and stand for 4 hours at a time.
- 5Comfortable using industrial degreasers and solvents for cleaning.
- 6Read and follow Safety Data Sheets and food prep instructions.
- 7Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- 8Team player who follows brand standards without supervision.
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$42k per year
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