Tapas & European Cook — Seasonal Menu Mastery

Valentina Restaurant; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team environment

Encinitas location

Job summary

Valentina Restaurant in Encinitas, CA is seeking a passionate Cook to join our lively kitchen team. You will prepare seasonally inspired tapas and European dishes, maintain high standards of taste and presentation, and work closely with teammates to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate brings proven restaurant cook experience, knowledge of Spanish and European cuisine, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Proven experience cooking in a restaurant setting, especially European/spanish tapas styles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality dishes from seasonally evolving menu focusing on tapas and European dishes.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure timely service and high standards of taste and presentation.
• Manage your station including setup, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Assist with inventory management and ingredient prep as needed.
• Support menu development and learning opportunities.

Skills

Cook experience

Spanish tapas exposure

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Valentina Restaurant in Encinitas, CA is seeking a passionate Cook to join our lively kitchen team. You will prepare seasonally inspired tapas and European dishes, maintain high standards of taste and presentation, and work closely with teammates to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate brings proven restaurant cook experience, knowledge of Spanish and European cuisine, and a strong work ethic.