Line Cook

King's Hawaiian; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their family-oriented team, where you can thrive in a supportive environment. As part of this dynamic workplace, you will prepare delicious dishes while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. This role requires a passion for food and the ability to work in various kitchen stations, making it ideal for those who love the culinary arts. With a focus on inclusivity and employee well-being, this opportunity not only offers a chance to grow professionally but also to contribute to a positive workplace culture. If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling career in the food industry, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant kitchen is preferred.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu dishes with a focus on taste and quality.
• Ensure food areas are clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Basic English communication

Cooking experience in a restaurant

Ability to work all stations

Time management

Valid Food Handlers Card

Physical stamina

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Job Requirements:

• Prepares all dishes on menu with an emphasis on taste and food quality.
• Prepares items needed for front line.
• Ability to work all stations, front line, and prep areas.
• For opening shift opens line and preps for the day.
• For closing shift closes line, puts away all items used, and cleans line.
• Ensures food quality and proper presentation of plates in a timely manner to guests.
• Keeps food areas organized and ready for daily business and rush times.
• Keeps guest and employee areas clean, safe, and stocked for daily business.
• Ensures procedures in food areas are sanitized according to Department of Health standards.
• Maintains the front‐line equipment and follows schedule to keep line, equipment, and station clean.
• Keeps work area clean by sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down equipment.
• Keeps all reach‐ins, coolers, walls, floors, shelves, drains, and mats clean.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Cooperates on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area.
• Understands and complies with all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to this job including using knives safely, wearing slip resistant shoes, utilizing proper lifting techniques.
• Maintains the safe and proper use of all equipment.
• Completes side work and other tasks as assigned.

Skills/Experience:

• Speaks and understands basic English.
• Ability to work all stations, both front line and prep areas.
• Love for food with cooking experience in a restaurant preferred
• Able to arrive on time ready to work for all assigned shifts including, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Valid Food Handlers Card
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel and stand for extended periods of time during shift.

Compensation: $17.00-$18.00/hour based on experience.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.