Line Cook: Precision Prep & Kitchen Operations

TKS Restaurants; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TKS Restaurants is seeking a Line Cook in Walnut Creek, CA to participate in daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality, inventory, and workflow. The role emphasizes clean, sanitary work areas and adherence to recipes and presentation standards.

The position requires at least two years in a high-volume kitchen, basic computer skills (Word/Excel), and a high school diploma or GED. A customer-focused, team-oriented attitude is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in high volume kitchen.
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a professional diploma or food services management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate activities of food preparation and purchases.
• Follows recipes, controls portions, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Specify number of servings to be made to control portion costs in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Oversee line cooks, taste, smell, and observe food to ensure appearance standards.
• Inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
• Purchases food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• May set prices to be charged for items with direct supervisor’s approval.
• May plan, change, and standardize recipes to increase servings with supervisor’s approval.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Prepare and portion foods, and utilize surpluses and leftovers.

Skills

Food prep

Cleanliness

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Valid driver’s license

Eligibility to work in US

Education

High school diploma

GED equivalent

Food services management diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TKS Restaurants is seeking a Line Cook in Walnut Creek, CA to participate in daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality, inventory, and workflow. The role emphasizes clean, sanitary work areas and adherence to recipes and presentation standards.

The position requires at least two years in a high-volume kitchen, basic computer skills (Word/Excel), and a high school diploma or GED. A customer-focused, team-oriented attitude is essential for success.