Back of House Crew member

Sessions West Coast Deli•Newport Beach, CA

5d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Cooks are responsible for delivering food that is not only delicious and cooked to the specifications of the customer but is also safe and fresh. A quality product stands alone. Whether it’s a simple side or a signature sandwich, everything comes from our scratch kitchen. We make sauces, dressings, and sides in-house, and utilize fresh produce, natural meats, outstanding gluten-free options, and locally baked bread that’s delivered daily. We’re committed to keeping it real. It’s something you can see, taste, and feel every time you’re here.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborating on complex dishes
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management, and sometimes customers
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing
Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts
Current Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate.
A minimum of 6 months experience as a prep cook or line cook in a fast-paced fast-casual or fullservice restaurant.

Responsibilities

Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes
Handle and store ingredients and food
Maintain food safety and sanitation standard