Grill Cook

CAVA - California; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team where you will play a vital role in preparing high-quality food orders. This position requires a strong culinary background, attention to detail, and a passion for customer service. You will be responsible for following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all orders are prepared to perfection. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values quality and consistency while creating delightful dining experiences for our customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and culinary skills are essential.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food orders efficiently and accurately according to recipes.
• Ensure the line area is clean, stocked, and sanitary.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation Knowledge

Professionalism

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Knives

Job description

To provide high quality, consistent, and efficient preparation of customer food orders.

Follow all recipes and portion guidelines precisely.

Be familiar with preparation and presentation standards for all menu items and daily specials.

Keep the line areas clean, stocked, and sanitary.

Match work pace to order volume; put forth best effort to produce orders as quickly as possible while maintaining quality.

Use and operate all kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils properly and carefully.

REPORTS TO

Executive Chef

DRIVERS of SUCCESS

• Personable, Friendly Demeanor
• Customer Service Obsession
• Culinary Skills
• Professional, Responsible
• General Restaurant / Food Prep Knowledge and Experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure line is stocked with all needed ingredients, utensils, etc.
• Prepare all food orders according to recipes and menu standards
• Ensure portions meet guidelines
• Be familiar with preparation/cooking guidelines for all menu items
• Prepare all food orders efficiently and accurately
• Read orders carefully; notice special requests and prepare accordingly
• Follow health department guidelines for minimum cooking times on meats
• Use proper plate, platter, bowl, etc., for each order
• Keep the line area sanitary and uncluttered
• Handle knives, meat cutters, and other sharp instruments carefully
• Ensure proper operation of kitchen equipment
• Minimize waste
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to:

• Write, speak, read, hear, and see
• Stand for prolonged periods
• Handle knives, glasses, and breakables with care (manual dexterity)
• Bend, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Work around hot grills, ovens, stoves, microwaves