Sushi Cook

Water Grill Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Dining discount

Job summary

Water Grill Santa Monica is seeking a line cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will be trained across grill, sauté, pantry, steam, and sushi stations, focusing on preparation, plate presentation, and timely service.

You will follow recipes, ensure quality, and contribute to a memorable dining experience. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of restaurant cook experience, are at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma, and possess a valid Food Handler's Card.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year experience as a restaurant cook.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Food handlers Card.
• Able to communicate in English with guests and staff.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and menu items.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and safety.
• Able to read and comprehend food orders.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal periods and next service.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.
• Follow supervisor's instruction.
• Notify management of any shift-related deficiencies or issues.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Food preparation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers card

Job description

Competitive hourly rate $20 - $26 / hour based on experience.

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California.Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

We keep it reel! Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet?

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

The Cook positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing every ticket with consistency, timeliness, recipe adherence, and quality control to ensure that every guest has a memorable meal. As a line cook, you will be executing multiple tickets throughout the shift with focus on preparation, plate presentation, and timeliness.

Once hired, you will be trained in a line cook position (Grill, Sauté, Pantry, Steam, Sushi) and tested in your station to ensure your capability and knowledge of the recipes, procedures, and quality components. You will be trained on our guest standards and you will contribute and excel in a team service environment. You will be responsible for following all company standards and guidelines, and perform opening, on-going, and closing side-work duties.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 1 year experience as a restaurant cook.
• High school graduate.
• Food handlers Card
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.
• Ability to comprehend food orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.
• Follow supervisor's instruction.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer