Cafe Cook - Food Spot

W2B Skechers USA Retail, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Cook to ensure menu items are prepared to recipe with strict adherence to safety and food handling guidelines. You will work on the line, collaborate with teammates, and maintain cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have restaurant experience, can lift 50 lbs, and will follow all safety procedures, checklists, and uniform standards. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are common.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience highly preferred.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and balance heavy items.
• Stand and walk for long periods in a high pace kitchen.
• Follow written or verbal instructions and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, stocked and tidy workspace.
• Must provide proof of and maintain a valid Food Handling Certificate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate menu items to recipe with strict adherence to food handling guidelines.
• Work with others on the line and communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Follow checklists and procedures to set up, stock and close the kitchen.
• Learn new recipes and procedures to support promotions or specials.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times.

Skills

Team communication

Food safety

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Knives/Slicing Equipment

Pizza Ovens

Grills

Deep Fryers

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A Cooks primary responsibility is to ensure menu items are prepped and plated to recipe adhering to safety, sanitation and food handling guidelines making absolute sure food is \"never just good, but GREAT!\"

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS- Ensure menu items are prepped & prepared to recipe with strict adherence to food handling guidelines allowing for guests individual specifications if possible. Display a depth of food knowledge and understands cooking procedures. Work with others on the line and communicate effectively with other team members or management. Ability to follow company standards, safety regulations, checklists and work as valued team member. Receive, organize, store, rotate, day dot, prep and plate to recipe all food. Aware of items out of stock, back in stock and limited quantities and communicating to all staff. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times with the use of company approved cleaning products Operate large cooking equipment such as pizza ovens, grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and/or slicing equipment safely. Follow checklists and operational procedures to set up, stock and close the kitchen Learn new recipes and procedures to support marketing promotions or special items/offerings. Foster and value a safe work environment by following all personal and food safety and security standards.

Qualifications

Previous restaurant experience highly preferred. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and balance heavy items. Stand and walk for long periods of time, while also performing repetitive work. Ability to work in a high pace, high temperature kitchen environment. Able to communicate clearly with fellow staff members and guests. Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure. Knowledge of equipment and able to report to manager when something needs repair. Ability to self-motivate in work environment. Keep a clean, stocked and tidy workspace. The ability to follow written or verbal instructions. Showing up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of the job. Follow Food Spot uniform standards. Must provide proof of and maintain a valid Food Handling Certificate. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional information LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and procedures, and operating and maintenance instructions. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits Information

Starting Rate: $21.50

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

Community & Culture

Join our team of innovators, creators, and designers. Skechers, the global leader in comfort technologies, brings together employees from around the globe to deliver stylish products for people of all ages. Our employees are passionate about more than just the products we design, employees – we value community involvement and give back to local communities through a variety of initiatives including Skechers Foundation and Bobs for Dogs. Learn more about who Skechers supports local communities around the world. Stay up to date on our brand, job openings, community involvement, and more via LinkedIn. Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations. From footwear to apparel and accessories, Skechers has a product for you and your family. Learn more about our many product offerings here.