Line Cook

Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fast-casual dining sector seeks a dedicated Line Cook to join their vibrant team. This role involves preparing delicious Caribbean meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring exceptional food presentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, work collaboratively with a team, and contribute to delivering an outstanding dining experience. If you are passionate about cooking and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking and kitchen administration experience required.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food storage meet standards.
• Prepare basic components of each dish using proven recipes.

Skills

Grill Cooking

Food Presentation

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant in four different locations in the Silicon Valley California area. At Back A Yard, customers experience Caribbean welcoming culture and cuisine. Our management team provides every employee training, feedbacks, and tools that they need and deserve to be successful at work and tools. If you are a team player, come grow your career with Back A Yard.

Job Summary:

At our busy Jamaican restaurant, we are looking for a professional Line Cook who can help prepare meals as per our standard recipes. We are looking for someone who can handle the GRILL and has had experience cooking with it. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals, and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual who has experience in the food service industry and is committed to impeccable food presentation and garnishing, which is important for impressing our guests and creating repeat business.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
2. Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
3. Monitor product freshness and rotate out old products based on a schedule created by the restaurant
4. Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
5. Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes

Requirements:

1. Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
2. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a time on a regular basis
3. 2+ years of cooking and kitchen administration experience
4. High level of professionalism
5. Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
6. Excellent verbal communication and organization skills
7. High school diploma/GED required
8. 18+ years old