Line Cook Part Time

Groundwork Coffee; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee to Take Home

Free Meal

Employee Discount Program

Sick Time

Commuter Program

Job summary

Groundwork Coffee in Tracy, California is on the lookout for an efficient Line Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will prepare a diverse range of breakfast and lunch items and maintain quality and cleanliness in the kitchen. A part-time role, applicants must have a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task efficiently.

Key qualifications include Valid ServSafe certification and the ability to lift at least 50lbs. Benefits include a free meal per shift and a free coffee program.

Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe certification is required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats and other food items using standardized recipes.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards and Food Handler practices.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to listen effectively

Valid ServSafe certification

Fluent in spoken and written English

Ability to lift at least 50lbs

Machinery operation skills

Job description

About You

We are looking to hire an efficient and quality-obsessed Line Cook to join our growing team and jump‑start their career. Leveraging your knowledge of breakfast and lunch items (such as omelets, scrambles, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches), you'll wear many hats and do everything from station set up and maintaining cleanliness to running food to the FOH, station break down, and dishwashing. As a Groundwork Line Cook, you will work a part‑time schedule, and must be both detail‑oriented and able to multi‑task. If you love a great cup of coffee (or tea), embody a positive “can‑do!” attitude, and are enthusiastic about your craft, then please apply today!

Pay Rate

$18.47/hour + tips

Groundwork Perks

Benefits are offered to eligible employees and are subject to change.

• Free Coffee to Take Home: 1 pound Bulk Coffee or ¼ Pound Loose Leaf Tea every other week
• Free Meal: One free meal per shift
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on Food, Beverages, & Merchandise
• Sick Time
• Commuter Program: Substantially Subsidized Metro Pass

What You'll Do

• Understand, read, and execute the production schedule
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards and Food Handler practices
• Monitor equipment performance, demonstrate use of new equipment
• Inventory management
• Butcher meats from primal to usable portions with the highest yield possible
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using standardized recipes for cooking in ovens, grills, pans and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period;
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepare item for grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly;
• Complete required tasks within assigned time frame
• Performs related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling, cleaning around the establishment and help with any other projects as assigned by the Chef
• If a meal is returned for any reason, correct the problem and report the return to the Chef

What It Takes To Rock This Role

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to listen effectively
• Valid ServSafe certification
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Ability to operate machinery including but not limited to; mixers, blenders, slicers, toasters, ovens, proofers, sandwich presses, and microwaves

Why Groundwork

We strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked, and to produce the best coffee our customers have ever sipped. As a part of our team, you'll be working with people who are down‑to‑earth, friendly, and passionate in a casual, caffeinated, and fun retail environment.

Groundwork is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regards to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.