Cook I

CAMO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team in Los Angeles as a Cook, where your culinary skills will shine! This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, preparing delicious meals while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll be part of a collaborative team, sharing tips and contributing to an exceptional dining experience for guests. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about food, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Tip Sharing

Flexible Scheduling

Team Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.

Skills

Food Preparation

Recipe Reading

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Join our incredible team at our kitchen in Los Angeles!

The Cook position is a critical part of our team. Their role will be crucial in delivering the best possible experience for our guests!

We are also offering cooks an even split of the tips, which is not normally done in most restaurants!

Before You Apply:

Please note you must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations
• Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner
• Utilizes kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly in accordance with current health and food handling regulations
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items
• Performs opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed on daily checklists
• Keeps workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations
• Sets up, operates, and maintains kitchen equipment
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste
• Uses proper documentation to record all food production
• Completes all tasks in order, on the prep list from the manager
• Labels and stores all products to company standards
• Washes, chops, and sorts ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Cleans dishes, washes cooking utensils and cookware, and sanitizes kitchen
• Works hand in hand with manager, runners, cooks, and hotel staff in a safe, respectful manner
• Assists with inventory counts when needed
• Follows all company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attentive and detail-oriented
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions