Cook III - Kia Forum

Levy Restaurants; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 26,310 - 37,472; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Inglewood, California, is hiring a Cook III responsible for preparing food and serving customers while adhering to health standards. The ideal candidate should work efficiently under pressure, be capable of lifting heavy items, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role includes interacting courteously with guests, ensuring food safety, and following all directions from supervisors. Competitive pay and excellent employee benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must maintain and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion.
• Must ensure food is kept at proper holding temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers.
• Works with other staff to maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Follows directions from supervisors.

Skills

Ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds

Ability to push/pull cart weighing approximately 250 pounds

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Ability to follow sanitation guidelines

Tools

Basic kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Title: Cook III

Pay Range: $23.15 per hour

Job Summary

Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds
• 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, for example, dishing portions, carving, stirring and chopping
• Ability to properly maintain and operate basic kitchen equipment such as slicers, tilt skillets, steamers, mixers, ovens and thermometers
• Ability to move freely within the kitchen area
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including handling hot utensils and equipment
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner
• Ability to read, write in English, count and perform basic arithmetic, including use of percentages
• Not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health Service
• Work with other staff members to keep the kitchen clean, organized and ready for service
• Follow directions from supervisors on how to prepare food products
• Ensure all food is kept at proper holding temperatures
• Set up stations following sanitations guidelines
• Prep equipment
• Ensure all guest needs are met using the Service Excellence value system
• Maintain and follow all internal and external sanitation standards
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment such as knife, slicers, potato peeler
• Understand basic culinary terminology (julienne, dice, slice, boil, sear, mix, etc.)

Benefits

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

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.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.