Line Cook

Drafthouse; Mountain View (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cinema's kitchen crew in Mountain View, where you'll prepare delicious meals and ensure exceptional culinary experiences for guests. As a line cook, you'll work in a dynamic environment, upholding safety and quality standards while enjoying benefits like free movies and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Free movies & food

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Active food handler certification with the applicable state agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious using high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow all protocols.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $24.00

Location:

2575 California St Suite 601, Mountain View, California, 94040

The Alamo Kitchen Crew, including line cooks and dishwashers, are the heartbeat of our theaters. As a teammate, you’re responsible for food preparation following our high standards and recipes. A successful line cook will ensure everything is in order, from station prep to maintaining a clean kitchen. You’ll prepare our recipes and plate them for presentation to our theater guests, enhancing their Alamo experience.

As individual contributors who value teamwork, our Kitchen Crew teammates give their best daily, understanding and serving their role within the team to provide an exceptional culinary experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do great work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION:

To ensure every guest and teammate has an awesome experience and is excited to return.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company's core values, code of conduct, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow all protocols to keep teams and guests healthy; be knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures.
• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious using high-quality ingredients.
• Handle, organize, and prepare guest food tickets based on approved operational processes, focusing on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Utilize tools such as measuring cups/spoons, scales, and other equipment required by Alamo kitchen protocols for all preparations.
• Follow cleaning schedules, prep lists, station stocking guides, and other kitchen systems to control food waste, production, and quality.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and important points regularly with teammates and managers.
• Support the delivery of food and beverage orders as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Active food handler certification with the applicable state agency.
• Being an cinephile is a plus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment with equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, fryers, steamers, mixers, and knives. Frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire, noise, and cleaning solutions.
• Ability to move cautiously and operate in a busy, sometimes loud environment.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Do the Right Thing: We strive to be a force of good, standing up for our beliefs with kindness.

Foster Community: We value diversity, respect each other, support passions, and help each other grow. We create neighborhood theaters connected to the community.

Boldly Go: We seek new experiences, pursue innovation, take risks, learn from mistakes, and improve continuously.

Give a Sh!t: We are passionate about creating amazing experiences, obsess over details, and take pride in our work to make a difference for guests and teammates.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema