Cooks Needed! (Glendale)

Back Alley Bowling•Glendale, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Back Alley Bowling is seeking experienced line cooks for their busy kitchen inside a 24-lane bowling center. The kitchen currently offers a small menu but plans to expand it with an established crew. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, catering to regular customers, birthday parties, and corporate events. This is a fun and rewarding career opportunity with competitive pay.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Must be able to work under pressure
Must have previous kitchen experience
Must possess CA Food Handler Card
Must be able to speak and read English
Must be able to bend and kneel, lifting objects frequently weighing up to fifty pounds
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts: day, night, weekend and holiday shifts

Nice To Haves

Experienced cooks

Responsibilities

Use scales and other measuring devices to ensure consistent portioning and maintain cost control
Observe proper procedures for use of all cooking and preparation equipment
Perform food preparation when necessary: such as chopping, slicing, dicing, mixing, etc.
Follow all recipes and plate presentations
Check temperatures of all food to ensure it is at the proper serving temperature
Check temperatures of all equipment on a daily basis (during each shift)
Ensure any deliveries are checked in, are received in good condition, food items are at proper temperature, and all items on invoice match
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, even during busy times
Prep, work on the line and wash dishes
Ensure proper labeling of all food (item, date, initials)
Follow standards for proper storage of food (food hierarchy)
Keep all stations sanitized at all times
Comply with health department standards, upholding these regulations at all times
Practice food handling sanitation and rotation
Follow strict adherence to product quality and food portioning
Be willing to work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, ovens, and hot-oil fryers
Practice safety procedures when working with and around sharp objects, including knives and slicers
Practice safe and proper use of equipment at all times
Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management