Line Cook/Prep Cook

New Buffalo, MI

Part Time to Full Time

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Entry Level

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

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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.

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Upon termination of my employment for whatever reason, I release this company from all liability for supplying any information concerning my employment to any potential employer.

I authorize this company, if applicable, to request a copy of my credit report, motor vehicle driving record, and any other investigative report deemed necessary through various third party sources. As required by law, upon request within a reasonable period of time, I will be notified as to the nature and scope of such investigations.

If applicable, I also agree to submit to any drug test required of me, whether prior to my employment or if employed by this company at any time thereafter.

At-Will Employment Agreement

I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed during any interview is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. In addition, I understand and agree that if you employ me, in consideration of my employment, my employment and compensation will be at-will, for no definite period of time, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. I understand that only the company’s managing member is authorized to change the employment-at-will status and such a change can only be done in writing. I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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