Line Cook

El Capitan Canyon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription

Comprehensive Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life and Accidental Death and Dismem

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Team Member Perks & Discounts

Paid Time Off including holidays and9

Job summary

El Capitan Canyon in Goleta, CA seeks an experienced Cook to prepare and cook menu items, maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, and support daily operations. You will work with restaurant staff to ensure high quality food and timely service, while following health and safety standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and prior restaurant cook experience. You must pass a Safe Food Handler Certificate within 60 days and maintain professional appearance and communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous restaurant cook experience.
• Must pass Safe Food Handler Certificate within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as ordered using grill, oven, fryer and other equipment.
• Perform shift opening and closing duties including equipment checks and sanitation.
• Maintain clean, sanitary and organized kitchen and storage areas; report maintenance issues.
• Restock ingredients as needed and monitor inventory.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager on daily specials and menu items.
• Ensure menu items are available by checking the menu cycle and addressing shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Professional appearance

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Overview

As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking food, cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining the kitchen and surrounding area.

Job Duties

• Prepare food ordered by restaurant customers using a variety of kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, meat slicers, food processors, etc.).
• Perform shift opening and closing duties as assigned, such as starting equipment and cleaning refrigeration units, grill and surrounding area, as well as other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen and cooking areas and ensure kitchen equipment and food storage areas are clean, sanitary, and organized as required by the Health Department Rules and Regulations. Report any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to manager.
• Restock products as needed throughout shift.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to determine daily specials, new menu items, and innovative ways to cook and prepare food.
• Regularly check menu cycle to ensure all food items are available in advance, notifying manager of any shortages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous restaurant cook experience
• Must be able to pass the Safe Food Handler Certificate Program within 60 days from date of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Good communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet

Rewarding Benefits

At El Capitan Canyon you will be part of an industry‑leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage
• Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Team Member Perks & Discounts programs
• Paid Time Off including nine holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty.