Line Cook: Precision Prep & Plating Expert

Recruiting.com LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401k with match

Employee discounts

Overtime pay

Job summary

Recruiting.com LLC in San Diego is seeking a Cook in the Operations department to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot items, including plating and garnishes for all plates. You will also prepare garnishes and ensure quality and portion standards.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in kitchen prep and cooking, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Overtime is possible; full-time position with benefits available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Good communication skills.
• Good teamwork approach to daily tasks.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including all equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Physical stamina

Stand long hours

Multitasking

Job description

Recruiting.com LLC in San Diego is seeking a Cook in the Operations department to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot items, including plating and garnishes for all plates. You will also prepare garnishes and ensure quality and portion standards.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in kitchen prep and cooking, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Overtime is possible; full-time position with benefits available.