Cook

BLUESTONE LANE•Los Altos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares, cooks, and assembles a variety of food products and meals while meeting applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food-production procedures. The role is positioned in the kitchen and, where applicable, in the preparation and storage area. The Cook uses standard recipes and portioning, supports the Premium Broad Product success factor, and works to deliver food within 10 minutes of ordering. The position works closely with front-of-house and back-of-house teammates to provide accurate, efficient service and a positive experience for locals. It includes preparing ingredients for peak trade, storing and labeling food safely, coordinating production with meal service, receiving deliveries, maintaining a clean and hygienic workstation, and following kitchen closing procedures. The Cook reports equipment or food-quality issues and shortages to the General Manager.

Requirements

At least one year of preparation or line-cook experience.
DOH accreditation or Safe Serve certification.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team member and contribute to team performance.
Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Preparation or line-cook experience in a high-volume cafe environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute positively to the team environment and work cohesively with teammates.
Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen processes, and procedures.
Prepare, cook, and assemble food according to standard recipes and special-diet orders.
Coordinate with front-of-house teammates to ensure accurate and efficient food orders and food placement within 10 minutes of ordering.
Prepare ingredients for peak trade and support 10-minute ticket times.
Communicate and collaborate with back-of-house and front-of-house teammates to support local satisfaction and a seamless experience.
Use standard Bluestone Lane recipes for food preparation and portioning.
Store food safely and mark it with the date and item.
Plan food production around meal service hours to preserve food quality, temperature, and appearance.
Follow food hygiene procedures and regulations.
Receive and unpack kitchen and food deliveries.
Maintain a clean and hygienic workstation, including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, ovens, cooktops, and refrigeration equipment.
Close the kitchen properly and follow station closing procedures.
Report equipment or food-quality problems and product shortages to the General Manager in a timely manner.
Maintain grooming and uniform guidelines.