Cook I - Kia Forum

Levy Restaurants; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 33,413 - 47,589; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to your wages)

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Inglewood seeks a Cook I to support the chef in food preparation and kitchen operations. Responsibilities include monitoring food quality, assisting with training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lift and move weights, communicate effectively, and perform basic arithmetic. This role offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Complete Food Safe Handling Certification within initial 60 days.
• Ability to read and write effectively and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef in monitoring quality of food production.
• Make creative decisions on utilizing products.
• Train and develop co-workers.

Skills

Ability to lift and move weights

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work in temperature extremes

Basic arithmetic skills

Understanding of food safety standards

Education

Food Safe Handling Certification

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Cook I

Pay Range: $29.40 Per Hour

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting chef at supervising the food preparation staff and cooking operations.

Essential Elements

• Ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds, including setting and storage in overhead areas.
• Ability to push/pull cart weighing approximately 250 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb and reach continuously.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion and/or time motor skills.
• Ability to properly maintain and properly operate basic kitchen equipment. For example, slicers, tilt skillets, steamers, mixers and ovens.
• Ability to move freely within kitchen/hotel area.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes, including handling hot utensils and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and be able to direct/escort them to various facilities and functions within the hotel.
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner.
• Ability to work with chemicals (solvents, all-purpose detergents) and with prolonged exposure to water.
• Ability to read and write effectively, to count and perform basic arithmetic, including use of percentages.
• Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (fire, crowd control, inclement weather, bomb threats, etc.).
• Is not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health Service.
• Must complete Food Safe Handling Certification within initial 60 days.

Job Tasks

• Assists chef in monitoring quality of production of hourly co-workers, making sure that production meets or exceeds set standards.
• Can make creative decisions on utilizing products in new ways, come up with new ideas or suggestions on improvements and efficiently implement them on their own.
• Able to assist in training and development of co-workers on a technical and creative level.
• Assists in implementing Service Excellence and Hospitality Behaviors, including timely certification of employees, critical moments of service and use of guest name.
• Assists restaurant/ kitchen chef to calculate food and labor cost.
• Able to empower co-workers and subordinates to make well informed decisions on their work, and works well with other departments.
• Able to read and understand monthly P & L statements.
• Work with other staff members to keep the kitchen clean, organized and ready for service.
• Able to use past experience and knowledge to develop personal creativity and new presentations and make informal decisions on quantity and quality of food.
• Assists in utilizing leftovers and miscellaneous items in walk-ins creatively.
• Ensure all food is kept at proper holding temperatures and all state laws are upheld.
• Cook food using proper techniques and maintaining food quality.
• Shows understanding and practices proper sanitation and health/safety standards in the kitchen. Cleans and maintains equipment, holds staff accountable.
• Candidate for Keys to the Future program.
• Maintains QRE documentation on temperature logs and waste sheets.
• Understands concept of food cost.
• Follows all food ordering procedures with Purchasing Department.
• Ability to create prep sheets.
• Ensures that all core recipes are followed.
• Ability to follow all opening and closing procedures for kitchen areas.

Additional Information

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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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