Cook Oyster Bar

South Coast Plaza; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Training and promotions

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

Dining discount

Strong culture

Job summary

The Water Grill in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Oyster Bar Cook to join our main dining room team. You will interact with guests and prepare raw bar dishes, using seasonal, pristine seafood daily, and serve as the ambassador for all seafood knowledge.

Essential qualifications include being 18+, culinary training, a CA Food Handlers Card, and strong English communication. This role offers growth opportunities, generous dining discounts, and a collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Any previous culinary training.
• High school graduate, some college.
• Current CA Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and staff.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and menu items.
• Familiarity with food prep equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests at the oyster bar and serve raw bar items.
• Prepare necessary food items for service with seasonal seafood.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Follow kitchen procedures and safety guidelines.
• Support opening/closing duties and communicate with chefs.

Skills

English communication

Culinary training

Cooking techniques

Menu knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

High school graduate, some college

Any previous culinary training

Tools

CA Food Handlers Card

Job description

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

Competitive hourly rate $17 - $23 / hour depending on experience + tips.

We keep it reel! Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet?

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

The oyster bar is the heart of our culinary experience. As the Oyster Bar Cook you will be in the main dining room interacting with guests and preparing raw bar dishes for guests throughout the restaurant. You have the ability to work with seasonal, pristine, fresh product on a daily basis. You will be the ambassador for all seafood and share your knowledge with guests who dine around the oyster bar.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Any previous culinary training.
• High school graduate, some college
• Current CA Food Handlers Card
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - all to be completed in accordance with restaurant standards.

• Communicate with all Guests regarding raw bar products and service the guests sitting at the Oyster bar stools.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.
• Complete opening/closing duties as assigned
• Remove soiled wares from station as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.
• Follow Manager’s instruction.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Alert Chef and Sous Chef as to any maintenance needs or safety hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer