Cook

Reunion Kitchen + Drink; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Reunion Kitchen + Drink is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Santa Barbara kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of foods including meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces and breads, ensuring consistent presentation and proper temperatures.

You’ll plate, garnish, and maintain a clean, sanitary station while working with a dynamic team. Responsibilities include following recipes, managing portions, and collaborating with expediters and staff to keep service running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience desirable.
• Excellent culinary skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepare meats, poultry, vegetables and other items using grills, fryers and kitchen equipment.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and procedures.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Job description

Qualifications & Skills:

Restaurant experience desirable. Excellent Culinary skills and excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement

Summary of Position:

Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils. Plating and garnishing of cooked items. Monitors proper food temperature, rotating and storing food in a proper manner. Maintaining a clean, sanitary cooking area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in grills, fryers and a variety of another kitchen equipment. Prepares and portions food products prior to cooking according to standards specifications.
• Follows recipes, including following standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Ensures menu items prepared timely, proper consistency, temperature, rotation and adherence to recipes and standard guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Follow all other REUNIONKITCHEN+DRINK policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team player, recognizing and helping any fellow employee.
• Asks for help when unable to attend tickets or other tasks promptly.
• Supports management staff and fellow staff members.
• Accepts direction from management and expediters.
• Comes to work on time and prepare for every shift with the following: All required necessities including a positive attitude, thermometer, cutting glove during preparation and appropriate uniform.
• Remains flexible in daily schedule changes depending on the needs of the restaurant.

Physical Demands and Requirements:

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Occasional sitting and twisting required.
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands required.
• Ability to work up to 8‑10 hours per day.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a current food handler’s card or any required by law in given state.
• Must complete California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.