Line Cook
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityThe Taste of Smithfield
RestaurantThe Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently
preparing, seasoning and cooking all menu items in accordance with
standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and
kitchen rules, recipes, policies and procedures.
Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate
preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and
preparing appropriate garnishes for menu item plates. Position is
located in Smithfield, Virginia.
No relocation offered, must provide own transportation. This is not
a general laborer position in the Plant. Core Responsibilities
Prepares food in accordance with food safety preparation guidelines
to include cooking temperatures and times and presents food on the
plate in a generally pleasing fashion.
Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning,
cooking, tasting, carving & serving food items to include soups,
sandwiches, meats, vegetables & other menu products.
Inspect kitchen prior to beginning cooking to ensure up to standard
regarding food safety guidelines, inspects all food items before
use for any sign of cross contamination or spoilage.
Handles, stores, labels, & rotates all products properly & in
accordance to applicable state laws.
Keeps kitchen free of health code violations.
Cleans kitchen on daily schedule outlined by executive chef.
Estimates expected food consumption; then requisitions or purchases
supplies, or procures food from storage.
Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into
consideration factors such as costs & special event needs.
FIFO foods to ensure top quality food execution.
Assist in dish-washing and maintain a clean dish pit when
dishwasher hasn't arrived for the day.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To
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 to perform the essential functions . 2+ years of
cooking experience in a well-rated restaurant, preferred but not
required.Strong time management skills. Culinary training is
preferred, but not required.
Strong work ethic and commitment to uncompromising quality.
Customer serviced focused, team player with a willingness to help
other employees when needed.Must be able to work a flexible
schedule, including weekend and evening shifts.Ability to work
shifts with long periods of walking and standing. Must have Food
Handler's Card. Work Environment & Physical Demands The work
environment characteristics and physical demands described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Frequently works in hot environment
Must wear approved uniform, clean non-slip shoes & socks, hairnet
or hat
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
Ability to bend, twist & stand for long periods of time;
Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, & hot plates. EEO/AA
InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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