Upscale Line Cook - Flexible Schedule and Growth

GA SJ LLC; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

The Grill on the Alley in San Jose, California is seeking an experienced Line Cook who takes pride in culinary craftsmanship, consistency, and exceptional food quality.

You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and the culinary team to execute refined dishes with precision, maintain presentation standards, manage mise en place, and ensure efficient service during high-volume periods, including evenings and weekends. Established in 1998, we value training and advancement.

Formación

• Prior professional Line Cook experience in an upscale, fine-dining, or comparable high-quality restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Experience preparing high-quality proteins, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and accompaniments.
• Ability to follow established recipes and consistently execute dishes to exact specifications.
• Excellent knife skills, organization, and mise en place management.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented culinary environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and effective communication skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable California Food Handler certification.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in professional cooking techniques, including roasting, grilling, sautéing, and other essential culinary methods.
• Maintain exceptional standards of flavor, seasoning, texture, portion control, and plating.
• Prepare ingredients and organize mise en place to ensure efficient service execution.
• Coordinate cooking times and dish preparation with other kitchen stations and the Expo team.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness, quality, and proper handling.
• Maintain organized, clean, and properly stocked workstations throughout each shift.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, temperature-control, and storage procedures.
• Minimize food waste through careful preparation, portioning, and ingredient management.
• Assist with daily preparation, inventory organization, and station readiness.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and fellow kitchen team members.
• Maintain composure, efficiency, and attention to detail during high-volume service periods.

Conocimientos

Line Cook experience

Cooking techniques

Proteins/Seafood prep

Recipes & consistency

Knife skills & mise en place

Food safety & sanitation

Fast-paced teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Evenings/weekends availability

California Food Handler cert

Descripción del empleo

The Grill on the Alley in San Jose, California is seeking an experienced Line Cook who takes pride in culinary craftsmanship, consistency, and exceptional food quality.

You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and the culinary team to execute refined dishes with precision, maintain presentation standards, manage mise en place, and ensure efficient service during high-volume periods, including evenings and weekends. Established in 1998, we value training and advancement.