Main Cook

Areas USA, Inc; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Company holidays

401k with match

Discount programs

Meal program

Overtime pay

Overnight differential

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. in Inglewood, CA seeks a Main Cook to accurately and efficiently prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot dishes, including plating and garnishing. You will maintain a clean station and follow kitchen procedures to ensure quality service.

The role is full-time and on-site, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for overtime. A minimum of one year of kitchen experience and strong teamwork are required; candidates must lift up to 40 pounds and stand for

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good teamwork approach to daily tasks.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining room staff.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Standing for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently serve meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products.
• Prepare and portion food products; plate and garnish dishes.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods and quality standards.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food at line stations.
• Keep a clean and sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Assist in off-peak food prep and closing the kitchen per checklist.
• Attend meetings and contribute improvement ideas.
• Answer questions about food, beverages and services; perform side work.

Skills

Experience in kitchen

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Clear communication with staff

Physical stamina

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 40 pounds

Job description

Job Title: Main CookDepartment: OperationsReports To: Concept ManagerStatus: Non-ExemptPay Rate: $27.00 per hourBroad Functions: Accurately and efficiently serves meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot and cold menu item plates.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.Portions food products according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, paste cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up 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. Assists others in closing the kitchen.Attends alt scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.Answer questions about food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.Perform side work at the start and end of each shift es required by line station assignment.Maintain clean service areas.Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.Skills and Qualifications:A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.Excellent customer service skillsGood communication skillsGood teamwork approach to daily tasksMust be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).EEOC Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.Physical Demands:The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception. and the ability to focus.Benefits:We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime and overnight differentials.