Seasonal Kitchen Employee

Cinépolis Cinemas USA•Laguna Niguel, CA

3d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Kitchen Employee works in the theater’s Operations department and reports to the Kitchen Manager. The role prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes and point-of-sale orders, helping ensure food is accurate, consistent, high quality, and served promptly. Employees accommodate special requests when possible with management approval and remake items when directed by a supervisor or manager. The position follows food-handler safety practices, maintains clean and orderly kitchen areas, washes dishes, stocks supplies, uses FIFO inventory practices, records waste, and communicates inventory levels to the supervisor and Kitchen Manager. Employees follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures; secure food and equipment; participate in trainings and meetings; and perform other duties as assigned. Work takes place in a theater environment with noise, dust, and activity typical of cinemas. The role requires flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, including dishwashing, prep or cooking, and expediting experience; candidates who do not meet this requirement may start at entry level as a dishwasher and/or prep cook with career growth potential.
Proficiency in kitchen operations and execution.
Working knowledge of U.S. measurements, weights, and volumes.
Ability to follow instructions for the safe use of chemical and cleaning materials.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors and coworkers, including with minimal supervision.
Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, lift, twist, bend, reach, and handle food products.
Good communication skills with support personnel and management, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a positive manner.
Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and, with assistance, occasionally light-lift 25 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training preferred.
ServSafe training certification preferred; otherwise, training and certification provided by Cinépolis must be completed before working on the line.
Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items accurately and promptly according to point-of-sale orders.
Prepare dishes according to recipes to maintain quality and consistency.
Cook with the kitchen team to ensure food is served simultaneously, at high quality, and in a timely manner.
Accommodate special requests when possible with management approval.
Remake items when instructed by a supervisor or manager.
Follow food safety guidelines, including maintaining safe food temperatures, labeling food with dates, washing hands, and preventing cross-contamination through proper tools and surfaces.
Wash dishes and clean the work area during and at the end of shifts.
Stock kitchen areas with dry products and prep materials, and restock throughout and at the end of shifts.
Use the FIFO system to keep food fresh and reduce waste.
Maintain accurate waste logs for discarded or returned items.
Keep the supervisor and Kitchen Manager informed about inventory levels.
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
Work safely, including using cutting gloves, requesting help with heavy items when needed, and staying hydrated in hot conditions.
Lock and secure food and equipment.
Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
Attend and participate in trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.