Concord - Cook

Angry Chickz; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Angry Chickz in Concord, California, is looking for a Cook to ensure that food is prepared with care, maintaining high quality and presentation. The role requires proven culinary experience in a busy kitchen and adherence to strict food safety standards.

Candidates must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, while exhibiting strong team skills and attention to detail. Join us at Angry Chickz, where creativity meets kitchen excellence!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar role.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following company recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Operate cooking equipment such as grills and fryers.

Skills

Experience as a Cook

Knowledge of food handling procedures

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Familiarity with cooking methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cooking utensils

Job description

Angry Chickz - Concord, 5442 Ygnacio Valley Rd ste 40 50, Concord, California, United States of America

Responsibilities

• 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

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)