Line Cook (Seasonal)

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; Mountain View (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Alamo Kitchen Crew as a line cook or dishwasher, where you'll prepare delicious food and ensure an exceptional culinary experience for guests. Enjoy a fun workplace with flexible scheduling, free movies, and competitive pay.

Benefits

Free movies & food

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Active food handler certification as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious using high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow all protocols.
• Support the delivery of food and beverage orders as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Job description

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $24.00

Location:

2575 California St Suite 601, Mountain View, California, 94040

The Alamo Kitchen Crew, including our line cooks and dishwashers, are the heartbeat of our theaters. As a team member in the Alamo Kitchen, you’re responsible for food preparation while adhering to our high standards and recipes. A successful line cook ensures everything is in order—from station prep to maintaining a clean kitchen. You’ll prepare our recipes and plate them for presentation to our theater guests, enhancing their Alamo experience.

As individual contributors who value teamwork, our Kitchen Crew teammates give their best daily, understanding and serving their role within the larger team to deliver an exceptional culinary experience to our guests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do great work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits available for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION:

To ensure EVERY Guest and Teammate has an AMAZING experience and is EXCITED to return.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company's Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow all protocols to keep our teams and guests healthy; be knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures.
• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious using high-quality ingredients.
• Organize and prepare guest food tickets based on operational processes, focusing on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Use tools such as measuring cups/spoons, scales, and other kitchen equipment as per protocols.
• Follow cleaning schedules, prep lists, station stocking guides, and other kitchen systems to control food waste, production, and quality.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and other important points regularly with teammates and managers.
• Support the delivery of food and beverage orders as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Active food handler certification as per state requirements.
• Being an cinephile is a plus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment with equipment like ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, fryers, steamers, mixers, and knives, with exposure to heat, steam, fire, noise, and cleaning solutions.
• Ability to operate in a busy and sometimes loud environment with caution.

OUR CORE VALUES:

DO THE RIGHT THING: We strive to be a force of good, standing up for our beliefs with kindness.

FOSTER COMMUNITY: We value diversity, treat each other with respect, support passions, and help each other grow, extending this commitment to our local community.

BOLDLY GO: We seek new experiences, pursue innovation, take risks, learn from mistakes, and continuously improve.

GIVE A SH!T: We are passionate about creating great experiences, obsess over details, take pride in our work, and strive for excellence.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema