Line Cook

Bestia; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bestia in Los Angeles is hiring for a kitchen position focused on cooking and food preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of kitchen experience, a high school diploma, and a Food Handlers permit. Responsibilities include preparing meats and vegetables, maintaining a clean work station, and following all sanitation and safety regulations. This role may require variable hours, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to lift heavy items. Competitive benefits package includes health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• Food Handlers permit is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food items for cooking.
• Maintains clean work station and kitchen equipment.
• Complies with portion sizes and cooking methods.
• Assists in food preparation during off-peak periods.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food preparation

Communication

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Purpose:

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and other food products; as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all menu item plates.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

Preps, stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.

Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health Department.

Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.

Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.

Attends all scheduled employee meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.

Food Handlers permit on file.

Working Conditions and Expectations:

Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays.

Shifts will range from 6 - 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime.

Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.

Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.

Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant.

Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations.

Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times.

Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.

Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee.

Physical Requirements:

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20 - 50 pounds.

Repetitive tasks with few breaks.

Be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours.