Prep Cook

Viridianbar; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridianbar in Oakland is looking for a hybrid culinary team member to handle prep and evening chef duties. The ideal candidate should possess a culinary degree or at least one year of fine-dining experience, with a commitment to hard work and teamwork.

This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Flexible hours are needed, including mornings and evenings as required.

Pay is commensurate with experience, and a Food Handlers or ServSafe card is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience and/or culinary degree required.
• Clear communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Positive team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare both savory and pastry dishes.
• Work flexible hours including mornings, days, and evenings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience in culinary arts

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to lift 35 pounds

Basic math skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Viridian is a craft cocktail bar located in Uptown Oakland offering contemporary small dishes and desserts inspired by the Asian American experience. We are run by former SF and Oakland fine-dining and craft cocktail veterans, with resumes that include Lazy Bear, Hakkasan, Noodle Theory, Hopscotch, Shinmai, Mina Group, True Laurel, Moongate Lounge, and more.

Our team is fun and friendly, yet also hard-working and conscientious about providing the best experience we can for our guests. We are passionate about culinary and produce-driven drinks and food.

We are looking for a hybrid role, someone who would like to take on prep as well as possible evening chef duties, with a minimum of one-year industry experience (fine-dining experience preferred). This is a full-time position, minimum 5 days a week. We would also ask that you be flexible to work mornings, days, and/or evenings as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience and/or culinary degree
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 35 pounds or more up and down stairs
• Basic math skills for scaling and ratios

The ideal candidate will

• Be a respectful and attentive team player
• Maintain a sense of urgency, working cleanly in an organized manner
• Have clear communication skills and high attention to detail
• Possess a strong work ethic and true eagerness to learn

This is a hybrid position in which the Prep Cook may be doing production for both savory and pastry. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Current Food Handlers or ServSafe card is required.

TO APPLY

Send an attached resume to [e-mail] and write one paragraph about yourself in the body of the email. We’d love to hear your personality come through, so feel free to let your real voice shine!