Line Cook - El Torito

Xperience XRG Careers • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

The Line Cook sets up and stocks assigned stations with necessary supplies, prepares food for service, and cooks menu items in cooperation with the kitchen team. The role supports kitchen operations and service while maintaining menu knowledge, food quality, plate presentation, safety, and sanitation standards. The position is in a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant and may involve indoor and outdoor work, varied shifts, and exposure to heat, cold, steam, wet floors, noise, crowds, and smoke.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess, or be able to possess, all state-required work cards.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Knowledge of proper food storage.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Guest relations skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety.
• Full-service kitchen operations experience or knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the public.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to repeat the same movements for long periods.
• Ability to understand another person’s speech and speak clearly enough to be understood.
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant foods.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen.
• Read, measure, and execute recipes.
• Read and execute computer tickets for service.
• Apply knife skills required for service and preparation.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Assist Chefs as needed in executing service.
• Communicate with management, chefs, and service staff to address guest or employee issues and needs.
• Move furniture and equipment as directed by management.
• Comply with safety and health department procedures.
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure complete and proper check-out procedures.
• Clean spills immediately and place trash in proper receptacles.
• Inform management of complaints, comments, or incidents.
• Complete nightly, weekly, opening, running, and closing duties.
• Record and immediately report equipment failures or safety hazards to management.
• Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible hours.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Team member dining discounts for the employee and up to five guests.
• Employee referral program.
• Credit union benefits, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and financial education.
• Discounted partner offers on theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, and more.
• Sick time in eligible states.
• Health insurance for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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