Line Cook- Fat Sals- Topanga Social

Bertucci's; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Los Angeles is seeking a Line Cook for their new location at Topanga Social. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in production planning. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving and leadership skills, thrive under pressure, and communicate effectively. Join a vibrant team in a dynamic dining environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks efficiently.
• Effective resource management of people and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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Located in the gorgeous, new expansion of Westfield Topanga and offering the best of Los Angeles and beyond, Topanga Social is where the Valley comes together to eat, drink, play, and shop. Topanga Social features over 50,000 square feet of flexible space to gather, eat, meet, chill-out and socialize. The space is designed to be inclusive and dynamic with bars and lounges offering indoor and al fresco options. Topanga Social offers a restaurant collection featuring a wide range of the hottest eateries in LA and celebrity chef-run outlets as well as quieter spots to catch up with friends, conduct informal business meetings, or take a shopping break. With 24 food outlets curated to appeal to all tastes, there is something for everyone to love at Topanga Social.

Position: Line Cook - responsible for preparing food to ensure it is properly flavored in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and company standards, guidelines, and regulations. Reports directly to Lead Line Cooks, Culinary Supervisors, Sous Chefs, and the Executive Chef.

Essential Functions

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains records from the area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the Supervisor immediately.
• Attends all in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks efficiently.
• Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture to achieve long-term goals.
• Effective resource management of people and equipment.
• Problem-solving skills and proactive approach to work-related issues.
• Leadership qualities to influence others and make decisions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Restaurants