Aliso Viejo - Cook

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Cook to join Angry Chickz operations in California. The role covers fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading and expo stations, with training provided to work across stations.

You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work as part of a collaborative kitchen team, ensuring quality and timely meal preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role within a restaurant or food service setting.
• Knowledge of food handling procedures and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is advantageous.
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Set up and sanitize stations on the line.
• Maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Label and rotate food items and manage organization on the line.
• Operate grills, fryers, stoves, and griddles.
• Support the dietary department by following specific dietary requirements for meals.
• Collaborate with team and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who You Are...

As a member of our Crew Member team, you will create a positive environment for our guests by providing amazing food and excellent customer service. You will work with other team members to ensure guests satisfaction. We’ll provide the training you need to feel confident working at any station – fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading and expo.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Knowledge of company recipes and preparation
• Ensure food is prepared with care and of the best quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for setup and sanitation of the stations on the line
• Maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Maintaining organization, proper labeling, and rotation of food products
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, stoves, or griddles.
• Support the dietary department by following specific dietary requirements for meals
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role within a restaurant or food service setting
• Knowledge of food handling procedures and food safety regulations
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is advantageous
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Attire:

Wear Angry Chickz uniform as well as non-slip shoes required by safety department.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Language Ability:

Able to speak clearly and comprehend directions in English. Able to read English. Ability to read/speak Spanish is extremely helpful but not mandatory.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of the job the cook is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and bend and twist at the waist
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Use of hands to grasp tools such as a knife, spatula, ladle, and other utensils to prepare food
• Repetitive hand use
• Reaching for items below waist level (retrieving food items from walk-in cooler or drawers), between waist and shoulder level (washing dishes, placing plates on shelf), and above shoulder (retrieving plates or containers from shelves)
• Exposure to extreme cold (walk-in cooler), extreme heat (stove, oven), moisture (water, steam, dishwasher), and dust, fumes, or chemicals (cleaning solutions)