Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Medical, dental, vision, 401k

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC in West Covina is seeking full-service line cooks for a scratch-kitchen team. Earn $19/hour base plus an average of $2/hour in tips, with opportunity to grow with a caring company that values personal and professional development.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years on a fast-paced line, the ability to prepare and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes, and a commitment to food safety. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; health benefits and perks are available.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience on a fast-paced line and working all stations.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include setup, stock, cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Use fresh high-quality ingredients and ensure recipes are followed as displayed.
• Adhere to proper recipe adherence and standards, and maintain a clean workstation.
• Follow PPE and safety guidelines to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
• Communicate in English/Spanish where possible and stay a team-focused player.

Skills

Line cook

Bilingual English/Spanish

Food safety knowledge

Guest focus & multitasking

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $19 / hour and an additional $2 on average per hour in tips.

Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen" We hand-craft everything in our kitchens. We are looking for talented individuals that want to grow with a company that cares.

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for Full- Service Line Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years' experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include set up, stock product, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dogs recipes.
• Ensure only "fresh" high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• Strive to never sell a dish that is not up to Lazy Dog Standards.
• Follow food safety procedures, clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team immediately of any product, equipment and/or food safety concerns.
• Guest focused and likes to multi-task.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills a plus.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handlers Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)