Lead Cook

Sage Hospitality; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a new restaurant where creativity meets California cuisine! As a Lead Cook, you'll prepare fresh, local dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role is perfect for independent thinkers who thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive company culture that values personal and professional growth. Embrace the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a setting that celebrates innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about food and eager to make an impact, this is your chance to shine in a thriving kitchen atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Hotels and Restaurants

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of food service or related work experience required.
• Knowledge of kitchen practices to perform analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Control food waste and manage stock for efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking practices

Analytical skills

Ability to follow recipes

Communication skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The Surfing Fox, located in The Pierside Hotel, is seeking a Lead Cook to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion!

Work Where You Belong! California Cuisine with a side of Sunshine! Fresh, SoCal flavors with an ocean breeze. The clink of glasses on that first toast of the trip. That state of mind where everything just feels so…easy. That’s what you’ll find at The Surfing Fox. Built on a menu of fresh, local flavors, Santa Monica’s newest restaurant blends the best of modern California and vintage surf culture.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum one year food service or related work.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

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