Lead Line Cook (Fri-Tues/Closing)

Skechers • Moreno Valley, CA

2d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion. They must comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards and must also maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers. They will follow all standard policies and procedures within their assigned department.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must take the initiative to excel
• Must possess organizational skills
• Integrity and good work habits required
• Must have a positive attitude as well as service oriented
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow the directives of Director/Supervisor
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism when necessary
• Must have the willingness and desire to learn
• Detail oriented
• Must work safe and professional at all times
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to keep the department OSHA/Health Compliant
• Knowledge of all company policies and procedures, e.g., safety
• Ability to contribute hands on
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Must have up to date ServSafe Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Some culinary school experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Working with management and assisting with training of new staff.
• Overseeing management request are being met.
• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes all food handling for daily use as well as for Catering/VIP events.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Chef.
• Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Chef.
• Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment is in safe working condition.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift and sanitation buckets are being used and replaced by guidelines.
• Ensure that staff are adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Works with management on online correspondence and assist in pertaining the catering /VIP orders.
• Menu planning, Cash handling/ training, monitor health inspection readiness at all times, time and temperature log.
• Inspect the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that product meets Café standards.
• Assist management with keeping crew on task /breaks and lunches while also taking yours to ensure coverage.
• Assist management with the creative development of new sales products, Catering Sales, Online sales, and advertising.
• Inventory/ ordering documenting shortages & waste.
• Keep the recipe binder clean, organized, and complete, making sure all workers are following guidelines when making items.
• Monitor FOH and BOH Duties and services are being met with adequate product and speed.
• Keep up on all cook related duties.
• Responsible for opening/closing Café in managers absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED