Cook

Stag Bar & Kitchen; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stag Bar & Kitchen in Newport Beach is seeking an experienced Cook to enhance our team. This role involves preparing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining sanitation, and monitoring ingredient freshness. Candidates should possess previous cooking experience in a high-volume setting, be detail-oriented, and have effective communication skills. Certification in food handling is preferred. Join us to contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S., 18 years or older.
• Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items as per recipes.
• Cook dishes ensuring consistency and quality.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of work surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of food safety practices

Education

ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts

Cook

We’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our restaurant and bar team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys preparing high-quality dishes, and takes pride in contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience.

The Role

• Prepare fresh ingredients and menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards
• Cook dishes accurately and efficiently, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper temperatures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of work surfaces, serving areas, and storage containers to ensure safe food-handling practices
• Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and track inventory to maintain quality standards
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency
• Complete opening, side work, and closing duties to ensure the kitchen is organized and ready for service

Requirements and Skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience as a restaurant cook in a high-volume kitchen preferred
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects, including overhead lifting
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
• ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume kitchen
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper kitchen techniques
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Friendly, professional, and collaborative demeanor

Environment

• Fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant and bar environment
• Opportunities to develop cooking skills and grow within the organization
• A culture centered on respect, collaboration, and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to work standing for duration of shift

If you are passionate about creating exceptional experiences through good, quality food, complete our short application today!