Kitchen Captain

Casa Bonita • Lakewood, CO

39d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Captain supports daily operations in a high-volume kitchen, ensuring that food is
prepared correctly, safety and sanitation standards are met, and the team works efficiently. This
role involves hands-on food preparation while also coaching and assisting staff to maintain
consistency and quality. Working closely with the Chef De Cuisine and Sous Chef, the Kitchen
Captain helps foster a safe, efficient, and positive kitchen environment, stepping in as needed to
support the team

Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a kitchen environment
• Proficiency in operating and handling kitchen equipment
• Expertise in food preparation, plating techniques, and presentation standards
• Passionate about serving others
• Able to adapt to changing kitchen demands, including fluctuating volume and last-minute changes to menus or orders
• Strong decision-making abilities to ensure efficient kitchen operations
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Must have reliable form of transportation and be able to work flexible shifts, inclusive of weekends, days, late nights, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Culinary Arts degree or relevant culinary training
• ServSafe Food Handler certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Previous experience with chill blasters

Responsibilities

• Follow established steps of service to oversee kitchen operations
• Able to work independently while maintaining clear communication and collaborating effectively with team members
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt to feedback, and comply with all company policies and safety regulations
• Prepare menu items according to plate presentation specifications, ensuring consistency in portion sizes, presentation, and cleanliness
• Assist with expediting and plating during peak service times
• Clean kitchen appliances and equipment before the end of each shift
• Assist with unloading and storing deliveries
• Actively assist hourly team members throughout the shift and coach them to ensure the highest level of guest experience and adherence to service standards
• May assist the department manager with select tasks related to onboarding and training hourly team members
• Assist in performing the duties of a Dishwasher, Line Attendant, and Prep Cook when needed
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by any manager or VP of Operations based on business needs

Benefits

• Great earning potential
• Affordable medical insurance available
• Employer-sponsored dental and vision
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Exclusive employee discounts at our Mercado store
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee family meal
• Casa Bonita also offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed