Line Cook AOP

Overview

Salary: $17.25 an hour

Summary ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Line Cook at The Aquarium of the Pacific. Responsible for preparing food in a timely matter, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Line Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively.

Line Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

• Job Title: Line Cook
• Department: Aquarium of the Pacific
• Reports To: Director of Culinary
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Salary: $17.25 per hour

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
• Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items.
• Properly label and date food items for storage.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to assure a smooth service period.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Maintain and prepare a sanitary work area of coolers, and all storage areas at all times.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Perform additional responsibilities, as requested by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Ensure storage areas are tidy and products are stored appropriately.
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
• Assist with all duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef.

• Education and/or Experience
  • Must be 18 to apply.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must have current Serv Safe certification.
  • Must have ability to take directions and effectively perform the work.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a food service preparing meals.
• Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to produce quality food in a fast-paced environment.
  • Positive attitude, customer service oriented.
  • Good work ethic.
  • Strong knowledge of sanitary practices.
  • Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
  • Ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
  • Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
• Other Qualifications
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Physical demands: regularly move around the facility; stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. May require work inside or outside of the building as needed by events. Not substantially exposed to adverse conditions other than loud sound for some events. Stooping and lifting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. to the waist.

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.