Line Cook / Prep Cook

The Bay Club Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Club Membership

Health Insurance

Paid Time off

Job summary

The Bay Club Company in Los Angeles is seeking a Line Cook to assist with kitchen operations, including preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and following recipes. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and interact with club members during special events.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, culinary education, and a California Food Handler Card. The position offers competitive wages of $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, along with benefits such as health insurance and club membership.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle high-pressure environments and multi-task effectively.
• Current California Food Handler Card or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various areas of the kitchen, ensuring food quality and adherence to guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of prep and storage equipment.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work non-traditional hours

Education

High school graduate and culinary education

Job description

General Summary

The Line Cook will assist in various areas of the kitchen with responsibilities including doing prep, cooking on the hotline or pantry, reading ticket orders, potential baking, following recipes and plating guidelines consistently, and preparing all food to the club’s standards in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Executive Chef. The Line Cook will primarily work in a back‑of‑house environment but will be required to work in front of members for special events. The Line Cook is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all prep and storage equipment on a continual basis.

Additional Roles

We are also searching for Prep Cooks, who are essential during our peak summer season.

Primary Job Functions

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Run the day-to-day operation of the assigned station.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars as well as set up the assigned station.
• Communicate with the Chef and Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations, and shortages.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plating presentations to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all employees.
• Store and label items properly at the end of the shift.
• Ensure a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Handle and report any accident immediately.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to members and their guests.
• Maintain food service sanitation certification and use all learned standards within the kitchen.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned.
• Strictly adhere to rules and regulations established in the employee handbook and Club policies.
• Maintain open communication with all team members.
• Utilize the 10‑5 rule in all interactions.
• Recognize and address any problems resulting from member or guest complaints.
• Notify management of unsafe conditions, maintenance issues, or damage to equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested by Management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to work non‑traditional working hours, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to work non‑traditional working hours, weekends, and holidays.

Education & Experience

• High school graduate and an apprenticeship, cooking school, or culinary education.
• Possess current health department certifications required to work in a kitchen.
• Must have a current California Food Handler Card or willingness and ability to obtain a California Food Handler Card before the first day of employment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is usually outdoors and experiences a moderate noise level in the work environment. The employee works in a climate of 68 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The employee will be exposed to weather conditions which include extreme heat and humidity.

Job Description Revision

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bay Club Company ("TBCC") provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS‑related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.

Estimated Base Pay Range

$22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Other Compensation And Benefits

• Club Membership
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounts on club services and amenities
• Continuing Education
• Community Involvement
• Paid Time off*
• Health Insurance*

*Offered to Full‑Time associates. Full‑Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week.

Additional County Ordinances

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.