Cook 1

Zankou Chicken; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Shift Meal

Paid Vacation

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Referral Bonus – $400 per referral

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

A Mediterranean restaurant chain in Huntington Beach is seeking a Cook for the BOH (Back of House) team. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding guest experiences by preparing fresh and delicious meals, operating various cooking stations, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This role offers a unique platform for career growth through training and advancement opportunities, alongside benefits such as a flexible schedule and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare fresh and delicious meals following standard recipes.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides a ‘WOW’ experience to guests by preparing fresh meals.
• Operates cooking stations including falafel, kabob, and rotisserie.
• Keeps cook line and prep areas clean and organized.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Sanitation practices

Job description

Description

Cook - BOH

Zankou Chicken is an award-winning, family-owned, fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain with 12 locations (and growing) across Southern California. At Zankou, we serve quality, natural, and uniquely delicious Mediterranean meals at an affordable price and with a “WOW” level guest experience.

At Zankou, we are committed to helping our Team Members reach Excellence and continuing their career growth. We have implemented our Zankou Journey, a level-pay system, which is progressed by mastering specific skills and stations. This allows our Team Members to advance their career and grow their earning potential.

We align ourselves on simple Core Values to ensure that we reach our mission the right way. Our Core Values are, Excellence, Teamwork and Care if this describes and you are passionate about food, quality, guest service and growth, come join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Provides a “WOW” experience to our Guests by bringing our awesome menu to life!
• Prepares fresh, delicious, and healthful meals by preparing all food items to order, and following standard recipes and procedures
• Operates cooking stations: falafel, kabob, rotisserie, and wrap/plate areas
• Stocks/restocks items and rinses and cuts raw food products
• Receives and stores food supplies and equipment
• Keeps cook line and prep areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area
• Understands and follows all food safety and temperature standards

Benefits & Perks:

• Free Shift Meal
• Paid Vacation
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Bonus – $400 per referral (upon completion of 90 days)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance upon eligibility
• 401k Matching