Line Cook

Theservicecompanies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an exciting venue, where you'll prepare and serve high-quality dishes for a renowned entertainment organization. This role as a Line Cook offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with talented chefs and ensuring that every dish meets high standards of quality. If you have a passion for culinary arts and thrive in a busy kitchen setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. With flexible shifts and a vibrant atmosphere, you'll be part of an extraordinary experience that delights guests and showcases your skills. Don't miss your chance to be part of this culinary adventure!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Comfortable with changing menus and various cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items for service.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of food.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Sanitation Regulations

Team Collaboration

Menu Adaptability

Tools

Knives

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Now Hiring extraordinary individuals to work with one of our major clients, Cirque du Soleil in Santa Clara, CA! Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment.

If you're seeking work opportunities in the food & beverage, hospitality, guest services and onsite operations for events, check out the opportunities and come join us.

Line Cook

Event Dates:

• March 28, 2025 - May 14, 2025
• Start times vary. We offer Daytime and Evening shifts.
• Wednesday - Sunday scheduled - mandatory

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces);
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff;
• Ensure the variety and quality of the servings;
• Answer, report, and follow chef’s instructions;
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food;
• Stock inventory appropriately;
• Ensure that food comes out in high quality and in a timely fashion;
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards;
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers;
• Help oversee prep cook’s duties and tasks;

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be available to work as late as midnight (mostly evening shifts);
• Have a minimum of 2 years full-time experience at a high-volume restaurant or catering company as a chef-de-partie, demi-chef, or commis chef;
• Be willing to assist in putting away deliveries, organizing, and cleaning the kitchen;
• Be comfortable with menus that change daily, as well as cooking different cuisines;
• Have experience working in the grill and sauté section;
• Experience working in the larder section is an advantage;
• Be willing to assist in any other cleaning tasks, including cleaning different kitchen equipment (ovens, hoods, etc.) as directed by the chefs;
• Have access to their own knives and aprons;

Physical Demands

• This job may require extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and kneeling for up to 8 hours.
• May also lift up to 50lbs.

This list of essential functions, other duties, mental and physical demands, requirements, and any licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed as needed.

The Service Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.