Cooks Needed! (Northridge)

Back Alley Bowling; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Back Alley Bowling in Northridge, CA is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member. You will assist in food prep, follow recipes and plate presentations, and ensure proper temperatures and cleanliness. Strong communication with servers and management is essential to maintain high standards.

Applicants must be 18+, have kitchen experience, hold a CA Food Handler Card, and be able to work under pressure across day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Ability to read and understand English is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have prior kitchen experience.
• CA Food Handler Card is required.
• Must be able to read/speak English.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to bend, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be willing to work day, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Use scales and other measuring devices to ensure consistent portioning and cost control.
• Observe proper procedures for use of all cooking and preparation equipment.
• Perform food preparation such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and mixing.
• Follow all recipes and plate presentations.
• Check temperatures of food to ensure proper serving temperatures.
• Check temperatures of equipment daily.
• Ensure deliveries are checked in and match invoices.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.
• Prep, work on the line and wash dishes.
• Label all food with item, date, and initials.
• Store food properly to maintain quality.
• Keep all stations sanitized and comply with health standards.
• Practice safe handling and rotation of food.
• Follow safety procedures when handling sharp objects and equipment.
• Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen teamwork

English reading/writing

Education

CA Food Handler Card

Tools

Knives

Grill equipment

Ovens

Job description

Northridge, United States |

If you are looking for a fun, rewarding career where you canmeet some of the coolest people (Team Members & Guests), then look nofurther. Back Alley Bowling offers competitive pay, 401k, Team MemberDiscounts, Friends & Family Discounts, and so MUCH MORE! Please see the jobdescription below.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Use scales and other measuring devices to ensure consistent portioning and maintain cost control
• Observe proper procedures for use of all cooking and preparation equipment
• Perform food preparation when necessary: such as chopping, slicing, dicing, mixing, etc.
• Follow all recipes and plate presentations
• Check temperatures of all food to ensure it is at the proper serving temperature
• Check temperatures of all equipment on a daily basis (during each shift)
• Ensure any deliveries are checked in, are received in good condition, food items are at proper temperature, and all items on invoice match
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, even during busy times
• Prep, work on the line and wash dishes
• Ensureproper labeling of all food (item, date, initials)
• Follow standards for proper storage of food (food hierarchy)
• Keep all stations sanitized at all times
• Comply with health department standards, upholding these regulations at all times
• Practice food handling sanitation and rotation
• Follow strict adherence to product quality and food portioning
• Be willing to work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, ovens, and hot-oil fryers
• Practice safety procedures when working with and around sharp objects, including knives and slicers
• Practice safe and proper use of equipment at all times
• Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must have previous kitchenexperience
• Must possess CA Food Handler Card
• Must be able to speak and readEnglish
• Must be able to bend and kneel,lifting objects frequently weighing up to fifty pounds
• Must be able to stand for longperiods of time
• Must be willing to work a variety ofshifts: day, night, weekend and holiday shifts