Line Cook

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing is looking for dedicated line cooks based in Palo Alto, California. The line cooks will play a pivotal role in ensuring food is prepared to meet the chef's specifications and will have opportunities for advancement within the kitchen.

The ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills, experience in a professional kitchen, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Responsibilities include setting up cooking stations, food preparation, cooking, stock management, and maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and wait staff.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work standing for long periods.
• Follow recipes and plate specifications.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience with live fire cookery.
• Understanding of sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations for cooking.
• Prepare food as per specifications.
• Cook and stock stations.
• Perform cleanup tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Kitchen sanitation knowledge

Live fire cookery experience

Job description

Our line cooks are very important members of our kitchen staff. They are responsible for making sure that food is prepared to the exact specifications of the chef, establishment, and customer. We want our line cooks to grow and move up in the kitchen to positions with more responsibility.

Duties

• Station Set Up
• Food Prep
• Cook
• Stock Station
• Clean up

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and wait staff.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to follow printed recipes and plate specifications.
• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Experience working with live fire cookery.
• A firm understanding of kitchen sanitation practices and health department standards.