Cook I

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dedicated and skilled cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare and serve innovative dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs. Your responsibilities will include maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation, collaborating with team members, and ensuring timely service. With a focus on creativity and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fine dining environment. Join a team that values excellence and teamwork, and take your culinary career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s certification is required.
• Must be able to operate cooking equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to standards, consistently and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized and hygienic station.

Skills

Food Handling

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Los Angeles Country Club - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

Description

Position summary:

Prepares, cooks, serves creative and innovative dishes under the direction of Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works well with team and communicates efficiently
• Prepare dishes to standards, consistently and timely
• Organizes and prioritizes multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Proactive, creative and flexible when it comes to problem solving
• Practice safe and sanitary food handling and preparation procedures
• Takes direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, ask questions when necessary
• Maintains a clean, organized and hygienic station
• Communicate with all other stations and cooks before and during service to ensure others are prepared to execute service, assist and provide team work as needed
• Takes full responsibility over assigned station, completes prep needs and executes service
• Makes good decisions, delegates tasks to prep cooks when necessary

• Learns, understands and executes all stations including but not limited to; sauté, grill, garde manger, sides/ pizza stations
• Assist with special menus and events

• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualification Standards:

• Food Handler’s certification is required
• Must be able to cook orders as specified on the menu and to the members request
• Must be able to operate cooking equipment safely and mindful
• Must be able to read and understand English and communicate with members in a professional way
• Must be able to use and read a food thermometer
• Efficient and precise knife skills
• Precision with executing fundamental cooking techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of a broader scope of cuisines and cooking techniques
• Reliable and punctual

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Culinary school preferred

Experience:

• 4 or more years working on the line
• 2 or more years fine dining club experience