How to Answer: If you have different orders and you are on the line alone, how will you manage that?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Line Cook job interview.
7. If you have different orders and you are on the line alone, how will you manage that?
How to Answer
This is your opportunity to share with the interviewer any specific examples where you had to manage a heavy workload with a shortage in staff. Reiterate your ability to perform under pressure and share how you overcame the challenge.
Answer Example
"During the last holiday season while I was in charge of the dessert station, a colleague who was in charge at the entrée station had to go on urgent leave. I covered up for him while maintaining my own station as well. The first day was a bit difficult but then I developed and applied some effective strategies and did all that was possible before hand to ensure timely food service. I was able to run both stations simultaneously without extra help for a week."