Hot Cook

Corner Bakery; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cafe is seeking a Hot Cook to prepare food items and maintain high standards of safety and portion control. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a state foodhandler card, and at least three months of experience in food preparation. You will be responsible for preparing various menu items, ensuring consistency, and following food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or in pursuit of it.
• State Foodhandler card / ServSafe certification preferred.
• 3 months' work experience in food prep facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items under direction of the Cafe manager.
• Assists with receiving deliveries and maintaining food stock.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

Skills

Food Safety Procedures

Food Preparation

English Language Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Hot Cook prepares food items under direction of Cafe manager.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Uses oven and stove to prepare food
• Prepares food (soups, salads, desserts, beverages, etc.) to spec within a specified time limit
• Ability to understand and follow food and knife safety procedures
• Assists with receiving deliveries and ingredients, stocking ingredients and rotating product
• Deep cleaning
• Must keep track of waste items and maintain specified food portions
• Maintains consistent familiarity with new and current recipes
• Uses recipe builders and spec details provided daily to ensure consistency of product served

Secondary Functions :

• Custodial as required

Requirements :

Job Specifications and Requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent or in pursuit of same
• Must be able to complete CBC driver training, pass a MVR according to CBC standards and maintain a valid drivers' license with insurance (now or when eligible to drive for CBC)
• State Foodhandler card / ServSafe certification as applicable
• Preferably a minimum of 3 months' work experience in a food preparation facility. Restaurant or retail environment preferred
• Must be able to understand English (read / speak / write)

Additional Info :

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer.

We follow all Ban the Box and Fair Chance hiring guidelines per federal and local laws.