Line Cook- Salt + Smoke Hampton

**ABOUT SALT \+ SMOKE:** If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt \+ Smoke! The team at Salt \+ Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis\-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, and South County neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do! **Our Mission:** BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are. To learn more about our values and what we stand for, please click the link below to learn more! Salt \+ Smoke Values LINE COOK **\*\* Must have open availability\*\*\*** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The goal is the restaurant 100% ready for operation and our guests. * Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers. * Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs. * Date all food containers and rotate, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. * Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages. * Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. * Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, and loss. * Operate, maintain and properly clean all kitchen line cook equipment. * Understand and comply with proper food preparation, cooking, handling and storage. * Understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, s