Line Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Lola's Mexican Kitchen - Stamford, CT 06901Summary Prepares, seasons, and cooks food by performing the following duties.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator Stores and dates foods in designated areas to be compliant with Board of Health standards Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at end of shift Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grill, roasters, and steam kettles Precisely measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe and chef’s standards Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked Carves meats, portions food on servings plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use Fabricates meats, poultry and seafood to exact specifications as required for production Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry Handles food properly according to Serve Safe regulations Attends required trainings and meetings Delivers an exceptional experience through outstanding hospitality and food service to the guests QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit Ethics - Works with integrity and principles Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly   Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Serve Safe recommended Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.