Riverside
Job Description We are seeking a professional, organized, and dedicated Line Cook who can execute dinner service with precision, speed, and consistency while maintaining the restaurant's standards for quality, presentation, and food safety. This position requires a strong focus on mise en place, technical execution, cleanliness, teamwork, and operational discipline. Primary Responsibilities Preparation & Mise en Place • Prepare and organize the workstation before each shift., • Verify and prepare mise en place according to the daily checklist., • Sanitize the workstation, utensils, and work surfaces., • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient station throughout the shift., • Prioritize production based on service volume and projected business. Production & Service • Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, and side dishes according to established standards., • Execute food orders with accuracy, efficiency, and quality., • Read tickets correctly and follow all menu specifications., • Safely operate stoves, flat tops, grills, fryers, and ovens., • Maintain cleanliness throughout service., • Follow plating and presentation standards. Sanitation, Organization & Inventory Control • Comply with all Health Department regulations., • Properly rotate food using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method., • Store food correctly according to storage guidelines., • Label, date, and perform basic inventory control of products., • Report any product quality concerns or irregularities to the Executive Chef., • Complete all opening and closing station duties., • Maintain cleanliness and organization standards before leaving each shift. Teamwork • Follow established recipes and procedures., • Carry out instructions from the Executive Chef., • Assist other kitchen stations when needed., • Maintain a professional attitude, respect for others, and effective communication. Qualifications Required • Ability to read, write, and understand English., • 1–2 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant or professional kitchen., • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure., • Dependable, punctual, and self-disciplined. Preferred • High School Diploma or GED., • Two or more years of professional kitchen experience., • Strong knife skills., • Fluent English (bilingual is a plus)., • Basic math skills., • Flexible schedule and availability., • Culinary education or training (preferred but not required). Ideal Candidate Profile • Disciplined, • Organized, • Responsible, • Fast and efficient, • Technically skilled, • Detail-oriented and focused, • Performs well under pressure, • Team-oriented, • Highly professional, • Follows established procedures (does not improvise), • Works well with others and is not confrontational