Cook Thunderbolt, Los Angeles

Denco Family; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Denco Family is seeking a Cook for Thunderbolt, a neighborhood cocktail bar located in Los Angeles, CA. The Cook will prepare and present food to order following the menu, recipes, and timing standards while complying with all safety regulations. This role requires a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Thunderbolt emphasizes Southern-inspired dishes and hospitality. The position involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ensuring proper food handling, and teamwork among

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must follow brand standards and recipe specifications.
• Must have basic math skills and understand units of measure.
• Must meet health regulations for food handling.
• Uniform and grooming standards required.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Good guest service skills and dependability.
• Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written).
• Team-oriented and able to learn basic tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to order following the menu and timing standards.
• Follow prepping procedures and rotate stock perishable items.
• Maintain proper food temperatures per regulations and brand standards.
• Assist with inventory and deliveries as needed.
• Clean and maintain equipment, work areas, and storage spaces.
• Provide prompt and courteous service to guests and teammates.
• Adhere to brand standards and internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

English communication

Flexibility

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CA-Los Angeles-90026- WES01 - Los Angeles, CA 90026
Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Thunderbolt is a neighborhood cocktail bar with delicious, Southern-inspired food, located at the intersections of Historic Filipinotown, Echo Park, and DTLA. We are inspired by the American South, and you’ll notice it from the smiles that greet you, to the countless bottles of Madeira on the backbar.

The Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting food to order following the company menu, recipe specifications, and timing standards while adhering to all federal, state, and local safe food handling regulations.

Key Business Areas

• Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company standards, guidelines and recipe specifications
• Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stock
• Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with brand standards and federal, state and local regulations
• Prepares special orders as requested
• Maintains stock to shift par levels
• Correctly expedites orders when necessary
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
• Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries
• Cleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
• Adheres to all safe food handling principles
• Completes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner
• Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
• Monitors waste and other food cost controls
• Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
• Assists service assistants periodically
• Willingly assists others without being asked
• Adheres to brand standards and internal policies and procedures
• Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company Brand Standards
• Must have basic math skills, including understanding of units of measure
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
• Meets uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends
• Must possess excellent guest service skills
• Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
• Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs throughout shift; place items on high and low shelves in store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezers
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift and grasp
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area
• Must work inside and outside the restaurant
• Must be able to work with all menu products
• Must be able to read tickets, recipes and product specifications, and observe wares for cleanliness
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8 hour shift
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
• Must be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. The employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

Denco Family, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.