03/23/2025
Canapés Catering's Grab & Go Café crew is looking for new team members! Please help spread the word.
Line Cook Job Description
03.22.25
Canapés Catering is Frederick's premiere upscale caterer and we are seeking to add experienced Line Cooks to our talented team. Canapés provides exemplary food and service to our client's and always aims to meet each individual client’s vision and needs. An ideal candidate is friendly, efficient, and a team player who takes pride in the food they produce.
Line Cook Job Responsibilities
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies and ingredients before the start of each shift, ensuring a smooth and efficient service.
• Prepare and execute a variety of menu items following established recipes and guidelines.
• Cook and grill food items according to specified cooking methods, temperatures, and portion sizes, ensuring optimal taste, texture, and presentation.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients (following safe thawing and cooling protocols), cooking foods to food-safe temperatures, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Monitor and manage cooking times to ensure that each dish is prepared and served in a timely manner, coordinating with other kitchen staff to maintain a consistent flow of orders.
• Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet Canapés quality standards in terms of taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Work closely with the kitchen team, including chefs and other line cooks, to coordinate orders, communicate special requests or dietary restrictions, and maintain a harmonious and efficient working environment.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling inventory levels, notifying the kitchen manager or supervisor of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Participate in cleaning and maintenance tasks, including equipment cleaning, dishwashing, and kitchen organization, to uphold cleanliness standards and ensure a safe working environment.
• Know the menu and be able to answer questions about menu items and ingredients
• Be able to accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions
Line Cook Qualifications
• Proven experience working as a line cook or in a similar culinary role, demonstrating a solid understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, fryers, and other essential culinary tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision to ensure consistency and quality in every dish prepared.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team, supporting and assisting colleagues as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Stage: $16.00 per hour for a three day “stage” period
Hourly: $18.00 for a thirty day training period
Hourly: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• “Family” Meal provided daily
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Frederick, MD 21701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
• Culinary: 2 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person