Line Cook

Versailles Café & Pastries; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality breakfast, lunch and brunch with French specialties such as crepes and galettes. Everything is made from scratch; you may propose weekly specials and assist with a variety of kitchen tasks to keep the operation running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and committed to delivering an excellent dining experience. Morning shifts end by 4:30 pm; weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Reliability and consistency in kitchen duties.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills are essential.
• Must meet physical demands, including standing long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Willing to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner.
• Maintain inventory and restock when necessary.
• Ensure condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the foods.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; rotate stock and label perishables.
• Follow all food safety regulations.
• Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by head chef or management.

Skills

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Time management

Weekend availability

Food safety awareness

Education

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Line Cook to join the team at Versailles Cafe and Pastries. In this position, you will be responsible for using high-quality ingredients to prepare delicious meals for our customers. We focus on breakfast, lunch and brunch with French specialties such as crepes and galettes. All of our products are made from scratch and we invite you to propose specials each week. We’re a small business with an eye toward constantly improving our product which will require you to be adaptable and willing to do a little bit of everything that our kitchen needs to do its best work. You may be asked to do just about any tasks required in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and committed to creating an excellent experience for patrons. If you have a passion for creating meals that will wow, we want to hear from you.

Shift details: morning/daytime shifts ending latest at 4:30 during the week. Must be able to work at least one day on weekends. Note: Versailles is closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas Day, and New Years day so our staff can enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary
• Ensure all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated and that all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly
• Follow all food safety regulations
• Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management

Qualifications

• Reliability
• Previous experience in a similar role is required
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Willing to work weekends

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities