Line Cook – Fontana

El Baja; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

El Baja is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals while adhering to health and safety regulations and company standards. The role involves organizing workstations, following recipes, and assisting other cooks to ensure timely completion of orders.

The cook will handle multiple food orders, maintain clean storage and prep areas, and ensure portions and presentation meet company expectations. Teamwork and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Proven experience as a cook.
• Ability to follow recipes and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring portions and presentation meet company standards.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to complete orders in a timely manner.
• Resolving customer order issues efficiently.
• Following food health and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Cooking techniques

Following recipes

Experience as a cook

Food safety awareness

Serving and plating

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cook Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The cook’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. You should also be able to ensure that the refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy.

To be successful as a cook, you should be able to use various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our customers’ expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch cook should be able to handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
• Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
• Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.

Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
• Proven experience working as a Cook.
• The ability to follow recipes.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication skills.