Cook 2 (A+0 Restaurant)

BALBOA BAY CLUB VENTURES LLC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BALBOA BAY CLUB VENTURES LLC in Newport Beach, CA seeks a line cook to uphold high standards of food quality and service. You will prepare a range of dishes, ensure proper portions, and help plates leave the kitchen on time.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of restaurant experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to read recipes and safety guidelines. English proficiency is required; bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) are helpful.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of restaurant experience.
• Food preparation and knife handling skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion sizes.
• Basic math for recipe adjustments.
• Must read/interpret BEOs, recipes, safety rules.
• English literacy required; Spanish helpful.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends; flexible shifts.
• Valid Food Handler Card/ServSafe within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods such as salads, soups, meats, starches, vegetables according to recipes.
• Ensure food leaves the kitchen on time, high quality, and correctly prepared.
• Store all food properly and maintain clean, organized workstation.
• Measure and mix ingredients using standard kitchen equipment.
• Carve meats, plate portions, add gravies and garnishes.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and sanitation standards.

Skills

Two years restaurant experience

Food preparation

Knife handling

Basic math

Read recipes

English proficiency

Bilingual helpful (Spanish)

Education

ServSafe / Food Handler Certification

Job description

Position Summary:Provides preparation and execution of assigned kitchen area to ensure the highest level of food service and quality on a consistent basis.Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:Prepare foods such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, starches, vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.Maintains knowledge of all menus, food quality standards and regulations.Complies with accuracy of portion sizes, quality standards, departmental policies and procedures, and accurately follows recipes.Assists with ensuring food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage.Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.Maintains work area in clean, safe and organized manner..Qualifications & Requirements:Two Years prior restaurant experience required.Possess knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor.Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.Ability to read and interpret documents such as BEO's, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests. Bi-lingual English/Spanish helpful.Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card/ServSAFE or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.Must know and follow all applicable health standards.Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.Shift times are subject to change at any time, based on Department's needs. Applicants must be able to provide flexible availability and can be scheduled for various shift times as needed by the Department Manager.