Cook Oyster Bar

King's Seafood Company; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal promotions

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

Dining discount

Professionalism

Productive environment

Strong culture

Fine dining food

Job summary

King's Fish House in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking an Oyster Bar Cook to join our world‑class team. You will interact with guests, prepare fresh raw bar items, and share your seafood knowledge in a lively main dining room.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate and tips, plus growth opportunities and a supportive culinary family in a premium dining setting. Qualifications include being 18+, CA Food Handlers Card, basic culinary training, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and staff.
• Some culinary training or experience in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with guests about raw bar products and serve guests at the oyster bar.
• Prepare food items for meal periods and next service.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station.
• Cook for scheduled meal periods.
• Complete opening/closing duties as assigned.
• Remove soiled wares and transport to dishwashing area.
• Follow manager’s instructions and prepping schedules.
• Adhere to maintenance and cleaning schedules.
• Notify management of deficiencies or safety hazards.

Skills

English communication

Culinary training

Education

High school graduate

Some college

CA Food Handlers Card

Job description

King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart and spectacular seafood dishes to delight our guests, come join our world‑class team!

Competitive hourly rate $17 - $20 / hour plus 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 Kitchen Manager or Executive Kitchen Manager as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.
• Alert Kitchen Manager and Executive Kitchen Manager as to any maintenance needs or safety hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer