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Balls Foods

Meat Clerk

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

... cooking recommendationsStock, rotate, and face products using FIFO methods to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and ensure an appealing presentationMonitor product dates, storage conditions, and ...

Balls Foods

Meat Department Clerk

Prairie Village, KS · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

... cooking recommendationsStock, rotate, and face products using FIFO methods to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and ensure an appealing presentationMonitor product dates, storage conditions, and ...

Balls Foods

Meat Clerk

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

... and cooking recommendations * Stock, rotate, and face products using FIFO methods to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and ensure an appealing presentation * Monitor product dates, storage ...

Balls Foods

Meat Department Clerk

Prairie Village, KS · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

... and cooking recommendations * Stock, rotate, and face products using FIFO methods to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and ensure an appealing presentation * Monitor product dates, storage ...

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What is the difference between Fifo Cooking vs Line Cook?

AspectFifo CookingLine Cook
CertificationsBasic culinary knowledge, food safetyFood handler's permit, culinary training
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food prep areasKitchen, food prep stations
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, catering, food serviceRestaurants, hotels, food establishments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Fifo Cooking focuses on managing food inventory and ensuring proper food rotation, often involving tasks like stock control and food safety. Line Cooks primarily prepare dishes on the kitchen line, executing recipes and plating. While both roles work in the kitchen environment and require culinary knowledge, Fifo Cooking emphasizes inventory management, whereas Line Cooks focus on food preparation and cooking. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit in the food service industry.

How to become a FIFO cooking?

To become a FIFO (First In, First Out) cook, typically you need to gain relevant culinary skills through training or experience, understand inventory management principles, and work in a kitchen environment that emphasizes FIFO procedures. Certifications in food safety and proper handling are also beneficial for ensuring compliance with health standards.
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Restaurant & Bakery Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Dan Esmond

Great Bend, KS • On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Part-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 135 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 87 rated restaurants

Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary.  At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION

Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
 
POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

  • Prepares Cooking Items
  • Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person hygiene.
  • Uses, maintains and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
  • Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
  • Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
  • Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Controls Food Cost
  • Ensures products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes.
  • Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
  • Maintains Cleanliness
  • Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas
  • Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage
  • Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift
  • “Clean as you go” throughout the shift
  • Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards
  • Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty.
  • Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
  • Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.
  • Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
  • Assists Team Members
  • Preps items according to recipes and procedures
  • Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils
  • Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
  • Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
  • Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
  • Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
  • Must have time management skills
  • Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
  • Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
  • Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
  • Bending, reaching, walking
  • Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:

Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None
 
Disclaimer

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
 

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