Food Service - Cook

Bristol Farms; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community where food lovers thrive! As a Food Service Cook, you'll create delightful culinary experiences while working in a dynamic team environment. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about food and hospitality, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to an extraordinary guest experience. With a strong emphasis on quality and service, you'll be part of a company that values your growth and development. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive culture, and numerous perks, including discounts and benefits. If you want to make a difference in people's dining experiences, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Amazing earning potential, paid weekly

Values-based culture

Strong training program

Opportunity for growth

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits

Scholarship opportunities

20% discount at all locations

$60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and excel in a team environment.
• Experience in food preparation and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all items needed for daily orders.
• Follow recipes and portion sizes accurately.
• Provide extraordinary customer service exceeding expectations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Problem Solving

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Three to six months related experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Standards

Job description

007 Newport Beach - Bristol Farms, Newport Beach, California, United States of America

Job Description

Who Is Bristol Farms?

Since opening our first market in Rolling Hills, CA, Bristol Farms has brought people together around a love for cooking and sharing delicious food. We have worked to create a community of curious foodies - people who enjoyed exploring the aisles and discovering new and exciting ingredients. We know that in order to achieve this goal, we must provide the freshest, highest-quality, locally sourced meat, seafood, and produce, complement it with an awesome array of groceries in each aisle, and create an extraordinary experience for every guest.

To create that experience, we rely on our amazing team members and leaders to provide extraordinary service; and to create a fun, interactive, and engaging environment where we invite the guests to participate in the experience.

We seek out team members who not only enjoy food but are passionate about it. Team Members who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor, who have a positive attitude, and who work well in a team environment. People who are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where they work. We look for team members who can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work. You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?

Job Title: Food Service Cook

Department: Food Service

Reports To: Food Service Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Food Service Cook is responsible to perform duties and responsibilities listed below (other duties may be assigned):

• Preps, prepares and cooks all items needed for daily orders. Requisition supplies daily.
• Follows all company’s recipes, and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications.
• Peels, cleans and cuts fruits to be served for breakfast of compotes.
• Cleans vegetables, fruits, and berries for salads, relishes, and gelatin desserts.
• Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad.
• Prepares dressings such as Thousand Island, French, and Roquefort to be served on green salads.
• Prepares cold sandwiches and cheeses.
• If applicable, works sauté line, grill, pizza oven and other cook to order stations.
• Follows the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out). Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods.Utilizes leftover foods before opening new products.
• Inspects food and food preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and company’s stringent standards.
• Some dishwashing is required.

Customer Service Skills

Food Service Cooks are expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. The Food Service Cook is expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Food Service Cook is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The Food Service Cook frequently is required to sit and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or tools. The Food Service Cook is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop. The Food Service Cook must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why You’ll Love Working at Bristol Farms:

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your restaurant and guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment