Chinese Hot Line Cook

JOB SUMMARY:

Qualified candidate for Chinese Hot Line Cook prepares, seasons and cooks dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables or desserts in restaurants. Rolls bread, cakes, and pizza dough. Maintains designated stations and adheres to recipes and plating guidelines by following additional duties listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and serves all egg dishes, steaks, chops, roasts, burgers, vegetables, soups, sauces, stews, consomm, seafood, and specialty dishes such as French, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, American and Persian dishes.
• Marinates meats, seafood, and poultry and carves meat. Carves and trims meat such as beef, veal, ham, pork, lamb, for hot or cold service of for sandwiches.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Portion arrange and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as teasing, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
• Reports unsafe condition or machine malfunction to the immediate Supervisor and/or Department Head immediately.
• Ensures proper and economical use of equipment, supplies and facility.
• Ensures that assigned work area is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Represents Parkwest Bicycle Casino well in all contacts. Works as a team member. Maintains cultural sensitivity at all times.
• Must be available to work all shifts in a 24/7 industry.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms at above shoulder length; and talk or hear; frequently required to taste or smell; regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs and/or frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous distractions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required. Plus 3 years cooking experience working in high volume restaurant environment or have completed at least 2 years from a recognized culinary school or apprentice training program. Equivalent combination of education and experience a plus.

**Must have active California Food Handlers Certificate/Card as required for this position.

*** MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE***

EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Employer

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