Line Cook (High Volume Production)

Just Fare; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Line Cook to join their dynamic team in Oakland. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to create high-quality meals that delight customers. You'll support the Lead Line Cook and Sous Chef in all aspects of food preparation and execution, while also overseeing Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. Enjoy a fulfilling career where your culinary skills contribute to a greater mission of social change and community support. Join a team that values quality, equity, and delicious food!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K retirement account

Commuter benefits

Daily meals provided

Cell Phone Stipend

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a formal kitchen environment.
• Strong grasp of kitchen safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Daily execution of all hot/cold food prep and production.
• Assist with execution of lunch and manage inventory.

Skills

Professional cooking

Knife handling

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Kitchen safety

Education

Basic Food Handler Certification

Job description

About Just Fare

Just Fare is building a just world where food is a force for social change. We make good food — for people who enjoy eating, and for those who want a more equitable and just food system. Based in Oakland, CA, we offer food services for the workplace, event catering, design commercial kitchens and food programs, and operate a community kitchen. We ground everything we do in service of creating a more responsible and ethical world.

1% of our revenue supports donated meals made by our charitable arm, Just Fare Community Kitchen. So far, we have delivered over 450,000 meals to communities fighting food insecurity in the Bay Area.

Tastes good. Does good.

About Workplace

Our Workplace business unit prepares and serves food for a variety of Bay Area companies and institutions. Ingredients are carefully selected from organic, local, independent farms - prioritizing purchasing from BIPOC and women-owned purveyors. Prepared to satisfy refined palettes and a diverse range of dietary sensitivities and preferences, our nourishing meals aim to delight employees. Our Workplace business unit offers multiple food program solutions to meet our clients' needs.

Position Overview

The Line Cook will support the Lead Line Cook and Sous Chef in all breakfast, lunch, and dinner prep/execution. Additionally line cook supports in overseeing all functions of Prep Cooks and Dishwashers at the commissary kitchen. This role will assist in supporting the team in prep and production, inventory systems and storage, time and temperature logs, and opening/closing checklists. The right candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment and prepare high-quality meals that meet Chefs exact specifications.

Responsibilities

• Daily execution of all hot/cold food prep, hot line, and grab & go production
• Assist with execution of lunch daily
• Execute dishes of multiple cuisines from start to finish, with a sense of urgency
• Assist in the receiving and proper storage of all orders/inventory
• Primary lead on tasking and completing opening and closing checklists
• Ensure time, temperature, and labeling standards are achieved
• Participate in daily staff meal production

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a formal kitchen environment with a passion for food & people
• Experience cooking a daily changing menu with a sense of urgency
• Excellent understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and professionalism, communication and patience
• Able to ask for help, and contribute to problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fun to be around
• Extremely organized and disciplined with ability to multi-task
• Attendance and punctuality is required
• Self-starter, self-sufficient problem solver and confident in ability to complete tasks start-to-finish
• Strong grasp of kitchen safety and sanitation
• Heavy Lifting of boxes containing produce/meat - Able to lift 50+lbs
• Basic Food Handler Certification
• High Volume Production Experience (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Cell Phone Stipend
• Full time employees receive Health, dental, and vision insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals - After 90 days
• All employees 401K (retirement account) - After 90 days
• Commuter (pre-tax) - After 30 days
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be part of a force for social change!

$20 - $20 an hour

Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions.

Non-Negotiable.

Schedule & Expectations

Typical schedules range from Monday through Friday with hours dependent on the service. You are responsible for managing your schedule, based on your shift availability, with your supervisor.

Shift details:

Monday to Friday, set schedule 9AM-5:30PM