Line Cook for Radical Sandwich Shop Location: Huntington Beach

Sessions West Coast Deli; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a leading deli where your culinary skills will shine! As a Line Cook, you'll be responsible for creating delicious and safe meals that delight customers. Your expertise in following recipes and maintaining high standards of food safety will ensure every dish meets expectations. In this fast-paced environment, your ability to work collaboratively and manage stress will be key to success. If you're passionate about food and ready to elevate your cooking career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience as a prep cook or line cook in a restaurant.
• Ability to maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and safe.
• Follow recipes and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Calm demeanor under stress

Accountability for dish quality

Ability to follow recipes

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate

Job description

LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Cooks are responsible for delivering food that is not only delicious and cooked to the specifications of the customer but is also safe and fresh. Line Cook responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
2. Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
3. Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods
4. Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes
5. Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes
6. Handle and store ingredients and food properly
7. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

COOK SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Cooks must exercise the following qualities and skills:

• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures for ingredients and cooked foods to prevent foodborne illness
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on complex dishes
• Interpersonal skills to interact with waitstaff, dishwashers, management, and customers
• Calm demeanor to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Accountability for the quality of dishes prepared, meeting management and customer expectations
• Ability to follow direct orders and recipes accurately, ensuring dishes meet restaurant standards
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and performing techniques such as chopping, slicing, and dicing
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, handle extreme heat, and work shifts
• Current Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 6 months experience as a prep cook or line cook in a fast-paced, fast-casual, or full-service restaurant.