Line 1-2 Cook

Job Purpose Summary Prepare and keep all food products fresh and at proper temperature, according to Rubio’s guidelines. Maintain cleanliness in support of a productive and profitable restaurant, including product quality and presentation, portion control, speed and efficiency, and cleanliness. The Line 1/2 Cook is seen as ‘the leader in the kitchen.’ S/he is supportive of the Management team and leads the Back-of-House Team by example and with integrity.

Is personally accountable for following the C.O.R.E. 10. Essential Job Duties Responsible for product quality and presentation. Properly prepares and holds products. Ensures products are dated, stored and rotated as needed. Manages portion control. Restocks designated cook area. Counts and/or weighs delivered items. Works within established inventory and cost controls. Follows recipe and product item builds. Works with speed and efficiency.

Reads tickets and/or listens for direction to determine proper amount of food to prepare. Meets or exceeds Rubio’s service time standards. Keeps the restaurant clean and maintains restaurant facilities as needed and/or directed by Management. Maintains personal hygiene as prescribed by law and Rubio’s Dress Code standards. Follows all Company safety and security policies and procedures. Maintains proper temperature of food product.

Complies with health code regulations, including but not limited to hairnet and glove usage. Communicates effectively with the Team in order to ensure good operations in the back-of-house (BOH.) Uses and completes training packets with all new Back-of-House Team Members. Leads new product roll-out training with all Back-of-House Team Members. Non-Essential Job Duties Performs similar and incidental duties as required.