Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

All team members are responsible for giving customers a great first impression of The Halal Guys. When a customer arrives at The Halal Guys, they must always receive a warm and sincere welcome, and as they depart, they should receive a heartfelt thank you.

Team Members should perform the following tasks with exemplary grace, thoroughness, efficiency, diligence and style :

Understand thoroughly and articulate with enthusiasm the details of The Halal Guys’ food menu and beverages

Anticipate what the customer wants and does not want

Know how and when to provide what the customer needs, wants and does not yet know they want, tactfully and with confidence

Take the extra step to turn good service into great service and make it an experience each customer will remember

Teach and lead other members of the service team

Act as the consummate host, always looking for ways to exceed our customer’s expectations

Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the restaurant.

Purpose of Position :

The line cook is an extremely important position to our success. Speed and efficiency are imperative to the smooth operation of the kitchen and the satisfaction of our guests. Speed is needed to successfully complete all tasks, while efficiently and consistently assuring 100% guest satisfaction. The line cook will be provided with high quality products and necessary tools and equipment to complete daily duties.

Responsibilities :

Prepares all food items according to The Halal Guys SOP manual

Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served

Knows and complies with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures

Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period

Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area, including tables, shelves, grills, fryers, rice cooker, and refrigeration equipment

Handles, stores and rotates all products properly

Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed

Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assists others in closing the kitchen

Attends all scheduled team member meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Performs other related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager or manager-on-duty

Requirements : Efficiency and speed

Organization

Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment

Focused on quality and pride in work

Always a team player

2+ years of restaurant experience, specifically grill

Reliable transportation to and from work

Positive, honest, patient and encouraging demeanor

Energetic, super friendly and a proactive team player

Ability to lift 30 – 50 lbs regularly, bend, stoop, walk and perform other physical tasks for hours