Line Cook

Mamaw's Cafe & Catering

Prague, OK

$12 to $18 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Paid time off
Opportunity for advancement

At Mamaws Cafe & Catering, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where great food and friendly service go hand in hand.

Join us in our mission to prioritize customer satisfaction, employee well-being, and community engagement as we aim to become the top choice for dining experiences.

As a food preparation expert, your responsibilities will include accurately portioning and cooking various food items such as meats, fish, vegetables, and soups. Your attention to detail will ensure that all hot menu items are perfectly garnished with appropriate accompaniments, making them look as enticing as they taste. Additionally, you will be expected to perform other tasks related to food preparation and plating, working efficiently to ensure that everything is prepared to the highest standard.

Activities & Responsibilities Primary

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Mamaws Caf & Catering where our mission is to enrich the lives of our guests and our employees. We do this through superior quality food and beverages, legendary customer service, sales growth, cost controls, and treating our employees like family. We believe that our employees are our most important resource, and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time.
Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Consistently comply with the restaurants standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for the quality of products served.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Bake and roast meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
Wash, peel, and cut vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
Carve and trim meats such as beef, ham, pork, and steaks for hot or cold service or sandwiches.
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
Close the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen.
Attending all scheduled employee meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.
Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests needs and support the restaurant's operation.
Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Activities & Responsibilities Supplemental

Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, considering factors such as costs and special event needs.
Keep records and accounts.
Coordinate and supervise the work of kitchen staff.
Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.

Tools & Technology

Commercial use:
- blenders, grinders, slicers
- convection ovens, deep fryers, grills, microwave ovens, ranges, steamers
- cutlery knives
Cutting machinery
Domestic knives
Food safety labeling systems
Personal computers
Point of sale terminal
Slicing machinery
Menu planning software
Inventory management software
Recipe cost control software
Point-of-sale Spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel)

Reports Kitchen Manager

We are excited to announce that our training sessions will commence on May 11th, preparing us for our official grand opening on May 18th