Cook - average $29 per hour with tips!

BBQ-152; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Creek BBQ is hiring Cooks to join our team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

The position offers an hourly rate starting at $19.45 with an estimated $7–$9 per hour in tips, reflecting the typical compensation for line cooks in a bustling kitchen.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to use knives and standard kitchen equipment safely.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food according to menu and tickets.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Wash dishes, glassware, silverware, and cookware.
• Keep kitchen items stocked 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.
• Ensure total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

Description

Join us at Silver Creek BBQ! We are hiring Cooks to join our team. We’re looking for friendly, dependable individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced, customer focused environment.

Our Cooks hourly rate starts at $19.45 plus an estimated $7-$9 per hour in tips.

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.

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