Cook Oyster Bar

Santa Monica Seafood; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,444 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Santa Monica Seafood in Santa Monica, California, is looking for an oyster bar cook to enhance their culinary team. This role involves preparing raw bar dishes and engaging with guests in the main dining area. Candidates should possess relevant culinary skills, effective communication abilities, and a strong commitment to food safety. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $18.47 to $25 per hour plus tips.

Join a culinary family where you can share your passion for seafood and grow in your career!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CA Food Handlers Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation.
• Communicate with guests regarding raw bar products.

Skills

Culinary training

Communication in English

Knowledge of cooking techniques

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Competitive hourly rate $18.47 - $25 / hour + tips.

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

• 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