Line Cook - Long Beach

Smog City Brewing Co.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smog City Brewing Co. in Long Beach, California, is looking for a dedicated kitchen team member proficient in food preparation and safety standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and either a culinary degree or significant industry experience.

The ideal individual will assist in monitoring quality, executing menu items, and maintaining a clean workstation. Must be available for all shifts and capable of lifting heavy items. A food handlers card is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience working in hotline stations.
• Ability to communicate regarding menu, prep list, and orders.
• Must have or be able to obtain CA food handlers card.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, working, and maintaining a clean and safe work station.
• Helps team meet time and quality standards.
• Monitors quality and consistency of food products.
• Effectively communicates team or station needs with leadership.

Skills

Customer service or guest interaction experience

Advanced knife skills

Knowledge of all cooking methods

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Culinary degree or 5 years of industry experience

Job description

Setting up, working, and maintaining a clean and safe work station

Helps team meet time and quality standards

Monitors quality and consisitency of food products

Effectively communicates team or station needs with leadership

Execution of menu items and prep lists

Assists in identifying and communicating proper food safety practices to team

Cleaning of kitchen equipment and work/storage areas

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Culinary degree or 5 years of industry experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

At least 5 years of industry experience working in hotline stations

Customer service or guest interaction experience

Ability to communicate regarding menu, prep list, and orders

Advanced knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment

Knowledge of all cooking methods, sauce making and meat and vegetable preparations

Additional Requirements:

Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)

Able to stand for long period of time - up to 8 hours a day

Must be available to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed

Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting objets

Must have or be able to obtain CA food handlers card