Lead Sauté Cook: Seafood & Pasta Expert

The Daily Catch; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Catch Pasadena is seeking an experienced Lead Sauté Cook to help lead our kitchen, preparing seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the sauté station. The ideal candidate is able to work all stations, including prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry, in a high-volume setting.

We value consistency, speed, and accuracy, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment that honors our Sicilian-inspired seafood cuisine.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a sauté cook in a high-volume restaurant
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife-handling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience cooking in an Italian and/or seafood restaurant is a must

Responsibilities

• Receive, cook, and plate orders quickly and accurately according to order slips
• Cook a variety of seafood dishes, following recipes to ensure consistency and quality
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including prep, stocking, and cleaning all kitchen stations
• Safely use and operate all kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, grill, fry, broiler, stoves, and oven
• Maintain equipment and kitchen areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chef

Skills

Sauté cooking

Knife-handling

Fast-paced environment

Flexible hours

Job description

The Daily Catch Pasadena is seeking an experienced Lead Sauté Cook to help lead our kitchen, preparing seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the sauté station. The ideal candidate is able to work all stations, including prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry, in a high-volume setting.

We value consistency, speed, and accuracy, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment that honors our Sicilian-inspired seafood cuisine.