Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Prep Expert

Torsap Thai Kitchen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in San Diego, California, is looking for a skilled cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing food, cooking menu items, and maintaining a clean working environment. The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience and a strong understanding of best practices.

The position offers competitive pay at $18-22 per hour based on experience, and you will work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods and procedures.
• Ability to execute tasks accurately and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service, including chopping and cooking.
• Cook menu items with the kitchen staff.
• Follow executive or sous chef’s instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock inventory.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Understanding of cooking methods

Accuracy and speed

Familiarity with best practices

Job description

$18-22 per hour DOE Responsibilities · Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, filet fish, or preparing sauces) · Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff · Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions · Clean up station and take care of leftover food · Stock inventory appropriately · Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, 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 Skills

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook · Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures · Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks · Familiar with industry’s best practices