Grill / Carver

Landed; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Free meals during shifts

Discount while off the clock

Opportunities for development and grow

Fun and inspiring work environment

Job summary

Tender Greens is seeking a Grill Cook/Carver with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to thrive in a fast-paced team. You will learn and grow in the culinary space while delivering great value and friendly service to guests.

Responsibilities include preparing items to order, proper portioning, sanitization, restocking, and collaborating with the Chef to ensure a superb guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years on the line in a restaurant setting.
• Must be 18 years or older with food handler's card.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and with a team.
• Understanding professional cooking and knife handling.
• Flexible schedule based on restaurant needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items to order following recipes and time limits.
• Ensure orders are properly portioned and ready to serve.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards, worktables, grill and equipment.
• Restock items depleted during the shift and review status with Chef.
• Transport equipment, supplies, and utensils to and from work areas.
• Store foods properly to prevent spoilage and learn new menu items.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team player

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Stamina under pressure

Education

Culinary institute training preferred

Job description

Tender Greens is seeking a Grill Cook/Carver with an epic level of positive attitude, a strong work ethic, who thrive in a fast-paced team environment and have a strong desire to learn and grow in the culinary space.

Who are we?

Tender Greens delivers inspired food, friendly service, and great value in a comfortable space. At Tender Greens we believe that everybody is equally important to our mission. Our menu reflects the best of the season and is prepared with simplicity, skill and most importantly PASSION! We challenge ourselves, and each other, to be the best.

Tender Greens delivers inspired food, friendly service and great value in a comfortable space. As a Grill Cook/ Carver, you are responsible for encompassing our goal of providing each guest with a truly wonderful experience as well as:

• Preparing all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits
• Ensuring that guest’s orders are properly portioned and ready to be served
• Disinfecting and sanitizing cutting boards, worktables, grill and equipment by following all sanitation guidelines
• Restocking items that were depleted during the shift
• Reviewing status of work and follow-up actions required with the Chef
• Carrying equipment, food supplies, and utensils to and from work and storage areas
• Ensuring that foods are properly stored in containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Becoming familiar with new menu items/dishes
• Ensuring complete working knowledge of the safe use of all kitchen equipment
• Performing duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned

We challenge ourselves, and each other, to be the best. Requirements for this position are:

• 2 years’ restaurant industry experience working on the line
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Understanding professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military school or formal on-the-job training preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and Team Members
• Ability to ensure safety compliance is a priority
• Food handler's card required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs

Why work at Tender Greens?

• We offer competitive pay + tips
• Free meals during shifts and discount while off the clock
• Opportunities for development and growth
• A fun and inspiring work environment

Abilities include:

• Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Some bending/kneeling/stooping required
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a hot kitchen environment