Cook - average $23.30 per hour with tips!

BBQ-152; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

High and Mighty Pizza Joint is seeking cooks who are passionate about hospitality. You will prep meals, plate dishes, and help maintain clean, stocked workstations while upholding food safety standards. The role focuses on non-customer facing duties in the kitchen to ensure smooth service and a great guest experience.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well in a team, and can handle long periods of standing while delivering timely plates and attentive service.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Knife skills and ability to operate kitchen equipment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with good communication
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food according to menu specifications and ticket orders
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients
• Wash dishes, glassware, silverware, and cookware
• Maintain stocked kitchen items throughout the shift
• Follow food safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Deliver food and beverages in a timely manner
• Provide excellent customer service when needed
• Ensure total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant

Job description

Description

We are seeking Cooks with a passion for hospitality to join our team at High and Mighty Pizza Joint! The Cook is responsible for ensuring that company standards are being met in the non-customer facing areas of our restaurant. The Cook will prepare meals in a timely manner and create an exceptional experience for all guests.

Our team members average $5.80 per hour in tips. With a starting hourly rate of $17.50 per hour, that’s an average total of $23.30 per hour for a job you can enjoy!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and plate food according to our menu specifications and ticket orders
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients
• Wash dishes, glassware, silverware, and cookware
• Ensure that kitchen items remained stocked throughout the shift
• Follow company food safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas
• Deliver food and beverages in a timely manner
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ensure total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to use knives and kitchen equipment
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to workdays, nights, and/or weekends and holidays
• Able to walk or stand for long periods