Hot Bar Chef - Scratch Sauces & Fresh Entrées

Mother's Market & Kitchen, Inc.; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

In-store discounts

Job summary

Mother’s Market is seeking a Restaurant Cook to craft high-quality hot bar dishes and signature sauces. You will produce visually appealing, nutritious meals, keeping batch-cooked flavors, freshness, and presentation at the forefront.

The role requires 2+ years in a fast-paced kitchen, expert sauce knowledge, and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and in-store discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a line cook or chef in high-volume kitchen, hot bar, or catering/buffet environment.
• Strong knowledge of sauce-making fundamentals (stocks, reductions, emulsions, gravies, plant-based sauces).
• Ability to execute batch cooking while maintaining high culinary standards.
• Understanding of seasoning, flavor balance, and presentation.
• Experience with scratch cooking and fresh ingredients preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot bar ready dishes including proteins, vegetables, grains, and composed entrées.
• Create and execute scratch-made sauces, gravies, broths, and dressings to elevate hot bar offerings.
• Follow recipes and production plans while maintaining consistent flavor, quality, and portioning.
• Set up, maintain, and refresh hot bar items to ensure peak presentation and food safety.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and freshness throughout service.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership on menu development, seasonal specials, and daily features.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Manage prep lists, production schedules, and minimize food waste.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and proper product rotation as needed.
• Promote Mother’s Market values, including wellness, sustainability, and community.

Skills

2+ years experience

Sauce making

Batch cooking

Flavor balance

Fresh ingredients

Food safety

Job description

Mother’s Market is seeking a Restaurant Cook to craft high-quality hot bar dishes and signature sauces. You will produce visually appealing, nutritious meals, keeping batch-cooked flavors, freshness, and presentation at the forefront.

The role requires 2+ years in a fast-paced kitchen, expert sauce knowledge, and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and in-store discounts.