Line Cook

Versailles Cafe and Pastries; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A local cafe in Encinitas is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals with an emphasis on breakfast and brunch. This role requires reliability, creativity, and previous kitchen experience. The ideal candidate will be involved in all kitchen tasks and is expected to uphold food safety standards. The job includes working four days a week, including weekends. If you have a passion for making stunning meals in a friendly environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a kitchen role.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in an appealing manner.
• Maintain inventory and restock as necessary.
• Follow all food safety regulations.
• Participate in daily kitchen operations.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to thrive under pressure

Excellent time management

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary We are seeking a Line Cook to join the team at Versailles Cafe and Pastries. In this position, you will be responsible for using high-quality ingredients to prepare delicious meals for our customers. We focus on breakfast, lunch and brunch with French specialties such as crepes and galettes. All of our products are made from scratch and we invite you to propose specials each week. We’re a small business with an eye toward constantly improving our product which will require you to be adaptable and willing to do a little bit of everything that our kitchen needs to do its best work. You may be asked to do just about any tasks required in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and committed to creating an excellent experience for patrons. If you have a passion for creating meals that “wow,” we want to hear from you.

This position is for 4 days per week including 2 days on weekends. As we are a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant, we close the kitchen between 4-5pm every day.

Note: Versailles is closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas Day, and New Years day so our staff can enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary
• Ensure all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated and that all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Follow all food safety regulations
• Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management

Qualifications

• RELIABILITY.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Willing to work weekends

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities