Cook Level 2

Luke's Local Grocery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid volunteer days

Pre-tax 401k savings account

Storewide employee discount of 20%

Daily staff meal

Pre-tax commuter benefits savings

Regular review & raise cycles

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Luke's Local Grocery in San Francisco is seeking Level 2 Cooks for a morning shift in our Commissary Kitchen. You will follow organized prep lists, prepare dishes to recipes, and help with washing, chopping, and plate preparation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in high-volume catering or restaurant kitchens, strong knife skills, and a proactive, team-ready mindset. English proficiency and 18+ age are required; ServSafe is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering or restaurant environments preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older and proficient in English.
• ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Vegetable preparation (washing, chopping, etc.).
• Cooking grains and legumes.
• Egg preparation.
• Following recipes with attention to detail.
• Take direction from chefs or kitchen supervisors and follow instructions.
• Care and attention to final product.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Adhere to kitchen food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Time management

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Multi-tasking

Creative thinking

Eagerness to learn

Clean and organized

High-volume kitchen experience

Read English food terms

Education

ServSafe Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

About the Job

The Commissary Kitchen produces thousands of meals, salads, and sides every week. We believe the best way to work and grow together is as a team. No one is above washing dishes, but we also encourage cross-training and skills development at all levels of the kitchen. We believe strongly in investing in our team members to become the best they can be!

Level 2 Cooks are responsible for creating and following an organized prep list for the dishes at their station. They will prepare and cook these dishes according to the recipes provided by the Chefs. This position includes tasks such as storing perishables, cleaning and processing fruits and vegetables, handling grains and legumes, cooking eggs, portioning dressings, and roasting, grilling, and cooking various dishes. Level 2 Cooks are also expected to perform prep and dishwashing tasks proficiently, assist with pallet wrapping, load and unload items, and operate a pallet jack as needed. The ideal candidate should be able to switch between various tasks and projects smoothly. Experience in high-volume catering or restaurant kitchens is preferred.

This is a morning shift position, with varying shift times and days of the week.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Vegetable preparation (e.g., washing, chopping, etc.)
• Cooking grains and legumes
• Egg preparation
• Following recipes with attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions from chefs or kitchen supervisors
• Care and attention to the final product
• Efficiency and the ability to navigate the kitchen easily
• Maintaining a clean workstation - consider your station your home!
• Adhering to all kitchen food safety and sanitation standards

Competencies

• Strong knife skills
• Time management skills
• Reliable and shows up on time for all shifts
• Ability to work with others and as part of a team
• Ability to bounce between tasks throughout the day as needed
• Creative thinker
• Eagerness to learn
• Extremely clean and organized
• Experience washing dishes and cleaning in high-volume catering or restaurant kitchens (1+ years)
• Fast worker
• Positive and professional "get the job done" mindset
• Can read food-related terms in English to be able to function in the kitchen

Work environment

• Industrial kitchen and warehouse

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Stooping, bending, lifting, standing for long periods of time, stretching, twisting, reaching, repetitive food prep motions.
• Handling of refrigerated product in a cold environment for extended periods of time.

Preferred education and experience

• Experience with food preparation, service, and safety
• Experience in a high-volume catering or restaurant environment (2+ years)
• ServSafe Food Handler's Certificate

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be proficient in English

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with employer contribution of up to 100%
• Dental insurance, with 70% employer contribution
• Vision insurance, with 50% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks per year
• Paid volunteer days
• Pre-tax 401k savings account
• Storewide employee discount of 20%
• Daily staff meal
• Pre-tax commuter benefits savings account
• Regular review & raise cycles
• Professional development and mentorship program