Production Kitchen Staff

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a popular seaside attraction where you will prepare and cook a variety of delicious food items for guests. This role emphasizes maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and sanitation while providing exceptional customer service. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment, working with a variety of kitchen equipment. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position offers a great chance to thrive in the culinary arts while being part of a beloved community destination.

Qualifications

• Some experience in commercial cooking and volume food preparation is desirable.
• Ability to follow food safety regulations and use kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food items for restaurant locations.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the kitchen.
• Deliver food orders timely and ensure proper food rotation.

Skills

Commercial cooking experience

Knife techniques

Food safety regulations

Ability to follow recipes

Effective communication

Education

CA Food Handler card

Tools

Slicer

Steamer

Commercial ovens

Job description

Under supervision, bake, prepare and cook a variety of ready to serve food for Boardwalk restaurant locations. Maintain highest standards of food safety, consistency and quality. Clean and maintain work area and equipment.

Job Requirements

• Greet every Guest and answer Guest's questions and provide consistent, friendly and helpful Guest Service.
• Prepare and cook a variety of food items including deli sandwiches, turkey legs, salads, baked goods and party trays.
• Provide consistent preparation and presentation of food items.
• Ensure that food displayed is rotated following FIFO (First-In-First-Out).
• Deliver food orders to restaurant locations by required timelines.
• Plan daily and have products available to prepare for next day.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Maintain an official Temperature Log.
• Follow all food and equipment safety practices.
• Communicate observations in regards to food waste and product demand.
• Clean equipment and work area.
• Complete closing checklist and daily break sheet before end of shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Training and Experience

Some experience in commercial cooking and volume food preparation is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow all food safety regulation and controls.
• Ability to use knife and be proficient in knife techniques.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to read and apply recipes.
• Ability to perform repetitive work such as slicing and dicing.
• Ability to use proper back safety procedures and techniques.
• Ability to quickly learn methods for using various equipment: slicer, steamer and commercial ovens.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to clean work areas effectively.
• Ability to handle high volume production.
• Ability to be safety conscious for self and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to comply with all food service departmental and company policies.
• Ability to obtain CA Food Handler card within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physically demanding work: walking, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and stocking materials.
• Able to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• Able to hear normal conversation on the telephone and in person.
• Able to see and read documents.
• Able to climb stairs.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground to waist.