Line Cook – Norwalk

El Baja; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

El Baja is seeking a dedicated Cook in Norwalk, California, to prepare high-quality meals while adhering to food health and safety regulations. The Cook will organize workstations, follow recipes, and assist other cooks to ensure timely food orders.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and a ServSafe certification, along with proven experience in a kitchen setting. Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Experience working as a Cook is necessary.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare high-quality meals according to recipes.
• Store excess food correctly to avoid spoilage.
• Ensure food portions meet company standards.
• Clean cooking utensils before each use.
• Clean food preparation areas.
• Assist other cooks to complete orders timely.
• Resolve issues with customer orders.
• Follow food health and safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking methods and techniques

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe food handling 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.