Line Cook

Join the Eurest culinary team as a Line Cook in a professional food service environment focused on quality, consistency, and teamwork. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing meals efficiently, and helping deliver a great dining experience for guests.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety standards
• Set up and stock assigned stations with necessary ingredients, supplies, and equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout the shift
• Assist with food prep including chopping, portioning, marinating, and assembling ingredients
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and temperature to ensure consistency
• Communicate with kitchen team members and supervisors to coordinate timely meal service
• Restock inventory and notify leadership of low product or supply levels
• Follow all sanitation, cleaning, and closing procedures for the kitchen and prep areas
• Support other kitchen areas as needed during busy service periods

Skills:

• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow written recipes and verbal instructions carefully
• Reliable communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail with food quality, portioning, and presentation
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and move safely around a busy kitchen
• Ability to lift, carry, and move kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed

Requirements:

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety policies
• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance at all times
• Practice good personal hygiene and safe food handling procedures
• Wear required kitchen attire, including non-slip shoes and any client-required uniform items
• Arrive on time and ready to work at the start of each shift
• Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced, and physically active kitchen conditions
• May be required to use protective equipment and follow client-specific kitchen policies

***General Requirements***

General responsibilities when working a Cook job assignment can include:

• Cook food items according to recipes and food production standards
• Ensure food is safely prepared and at the proper temperature for consumption
• Keep cooking station clean and orderly during shift
• Comply with all sanitation and safety standards to ensure a safe work environment
• Safely use and operate cooking appliances and utensils
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service for guests as needed
• Assist in ordering and receiving food products for the kitchen as needed
• Work in a busy environment and standing for long periods of time