Stone Brewing Line Cook II

Firestone Walker Brewing Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Firestone Walker Brewing Company is seeking a Line Cook II to join our kitchen team in San Diego. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items across multiple stations, while adhering to recipes and standards for consistent quality.

You will assist with opening/closing duties and support frontline staff to ensure superb guest experiences. The role requires at least 4 years of high-volume kitchen experience, a current San Diego County Food Handlers card, and reliable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of related experience in high-volume kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Must have a current San Diego County Food Handlers card.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables using broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Adhere to recipes and kitchen standards with precise execution.
• Maintain inventory and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Perform opening and closing duties for shifts.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver fans experiences.
• Assist Event Chef with menu specifications and execution.
• Demonstrate skills for three or more line stations to meet service needs.
• Keep workstation clean and sanitary and follow health policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Basic mathematical skills

Timekeeping software

Strong organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

San Diego County Food Handlers card

Job description

Job Summary:The Line Cook II is responsible for accurately and efficiently cooking meats, fish, vegetables, and other hot food products, as well as preparing and portioning food products before cooking. They also support final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing cooked items, across multiple stations throughout the kitchen line. If needed this role will assist other sections of the kitchen such as food preparation, sanitation and dishwashing.Essential Job Duties:Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.Adhere to all recipe and kitchen standards for each menu item, practicing precise execution.Maintain adequate levels of food inventory and rotate products appropriately to ensure freshness.Perform opening and closing duties efficiently for each project or assignment.Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional fan experiences during shifts.Assist Event Chef and crew members with event menu specifications and execution.Support leads and management with training and demonstrate required skills for three or more kitchen line stations to meet service needs and expectations.Refer to daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned dutiesUnderstand and comply with cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and proceduresPortion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specificationsHandle, store, and rotate all products properly according to health and safety standardsComplete Prep Cook duties and/or wash dishes on lower volume shiftsMaintain a clean and sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipmentCook all food products to temperature as needed for guestClean and properly wash all used dishes as needed. Use “clean as you go” standardsPromptly report equipment and food quality problems to your manager(s)Inform your manager(s) immediately of product shortagesEnsure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations at all times.Keep the workstation clean and sanitary, including equipment and refrigeration areas.Attend scheduled team member meetings and contribute suggestions for improvement.Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED.At least 4 years of related experience and/or training in high volume kitchen preparation and cooking.Must have a current San Diego County Food Handlers card, issued by the city of San Diego.Reliable transportation is necessary.Skills & Abilities:Basic mathematical skillsAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writingAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to maintain professionalismAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to utilize timekeeping softwareStrong organizational skillsWork Environment/Physical Demands:Able to work in kitchen environment with varying temperatures and noise levels for long periods of timeBe able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds up to 30 times per shiftRegularly required to stand for long periods of time, walkRequired to use hands to wash, cut, manipulate tools and food itemsMust be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds with assistance