Line Cook

Evolving Solution Services; Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a line cook for our California kitchen. You will read prep lists, handle knives safely, measure ingredients, and operate a variety of kitchen equipment, including a commercial slicer, while reading and following recipes.

Responsibilities include maintaining FIFO storage, cleaning as you go, washing dishes, supporting production during busy hours, and adhering to opening/closing checklists. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Read prep lists and follow recipes precisely.
• Knife handling and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Measure ingredients accurately for production runs.
• Maintain FIFO storage and keep work area clean.
• Read and follow the opening/closing checklists and daily specials.

Responsibilities

• Read prep lists and perform daily prep needs.
• Use knives safely and effectively.
• Use measuring tools for accurate prep.
• Operate kitchen cooking equipment and slicer.
• Read and follow recipes for meal prep.
• Maintain FIFO food storage principles.
• Clean as you go throughout the shift.
• Assist with washing dishes and production during peak hours.
• Follow opening/closing checklists provided by management.

Skills

Read prep lists

Knife handling

Measuring ingredients

Operate kitchen equipment

Operate slicer

Read recipes

FIFO storage

Clean as you go

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Opening/closing checklists

Menu knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ability to read prep lists and perform daily prep needs


• Ability to use a variety of different knives


• Can use measuring tools for accutate preparation


• Can operate kitchen cooking equipment


• Can operate commercial food slicer


• Can read and make recipes


• Understant proper FIFO principles of food storage


• CAYGO (Clean as you go) throught the shift


• Assist with washing dishes


• Help with production during operational hours


• Foolow opening/closing checklist provided by Executive Chef


• Knowledgeable of food menu and daily specials


• Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate


• At least 1 year of line cook & commercial kitchen experience


• Strong attention to detail and time management


• Clean, professional appearance


• Required to work weekends, hoidays and other shifts as requested by management


• Required to lift and move product weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Required California Food Handler and TIPS certificiation


• Ability to stanfd for extended periods of time


• Required to be 21 years or older


• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a small team


• Have reliable transportation to work

Compensation

• Hiring Range Posted: $22/ hr to $26/hr depending on experience.