Line Cooks Cocineros de Línea para Restaurante 25 - 30 / hour

Curry Up Now; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (50% paid for FT)

Free Shift Meal

Commuter Benefits

Sick Leave as per compliance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Discounted meals

Job summary

Curry Up Now is seeking a BOH Line Cook/Prep Cook to support culinary operations in our restaurant. You will ensure food quality, preparation, and presentation meet our standards while collaborating with the Manager to achieve guest satisfaction.

The role requires at least 3 years of kitchen experience, strong food safety knowledge, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position includes health benefits, meal perks, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year experience cooking in a restaurant kitchen preferred.
• Demonstrated success in culinary excellence and food service hospitality.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EEOC regulations, restaurant/food safety procedures.
• POS knowledge/skills preferred.
• Food Safety/Food Handler certification required.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall performance of Culinary Operations in the Restaurant.
• Collaborate with the Manager to ensure guest satisfaction through quality prep and presentation.
• Assist with planning, organization, and training to achieve restaurant objectives.
• Enforce company policies, practices, and procedures; maintain cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

English language

Education

Food Safety/Food Handler certification

Tools

POS knowledge

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: BOH - Line Cook/Prep Cook

REPORTS TO: Manager on Duty, Culinary Manager, Corporate Operations/Culinary Leader

DIRECT REPORTS: None

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Sick Leave (earned according to local/state/federal compliance mandates by location)
• Medical Insurance (Paid 50% by the company for full-time or FT equivalent EE’s)
• Commuter Benefits
• Free Shift Meal
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Discounted meals at all corporate owned restaurants

KEY AREAS OF PERFORMANCE

• Culinary Excellence in Hospitality and Food Service
• Kitchen equipment and tools knowledge
• Recipe Guidelines, Cooking, Food Prep
• Inventory/Prep Guidelines
• Special Events
• Maintenance/Cleanliness of Restaurant

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position does not have any direct reports and does not supervise anyone

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position will be required to participate in restaurant operations (prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or assist with food production or service) during critical operational demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The environment within the restaurant may be subject to extreme heat and wet, slippery floors, particularly in the food production area. Care must be exercised to wear appropriate attire such as skid resistant shoes.

The job description below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position.

The company may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary.

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of Company Leadership with or without notice.

Position Summary

Responsible for overall performance of Culinary Operations in the Restaurant. The BOH Line Cook/Prep is responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction through excellent food quality, preparation, and presentation. The BOH Line Cook/Prep Cook will collaborate with the Manager to ensure the complete satisfaction of guests at the restaurant as a result of the food being prepared and served. This position contributes to the planning, organization, and training necessary to achieve restaurant objectives in food production, guest satisfaction, increased sales, managed costs, employee retention, communication and awareness, food quality, and compliance.

This position consistently demonstrates, as well as notifies management to enforce, company policies, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 3 year experience cooking in a restaurant kitchen preferred
• Demonstrated success in culinary excellence and food service hospitality
• Knowledge of OSHA and EEOC regulations, restaurant/food safety procedures
• Point of Sale (POS) knowledge/skills preferred
• Ability to successfully perform all job duties of the Line Cook/Prep Cook role
• Food Safety/Food Handler certification required
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with guests, staff, and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language
• Possesses basic math skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Places a value on diversity, community, and shows respect for others
• Proven ability to problem solve and handle high stress situations
• Must be prepared to multitask in accordance with the demands of the business
• Ability to identify and anticipate opportunities and implement corrective action steps
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings