Cooks Needed! (Glendale)

Back Alley Bowling•Glendale, CA

7d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Back Alley Bowling is seeking experienced line cooks for a fast-paced kitchen inside a 24-lane bowling center. The kitchen currently offers a small menu, with plans to expand once an established crew is in place. The venue hosts birthday parties and corporate events. Cooks prepare food, work on the line, wash dishes, maintain food quality and sanitation standards, and communicate with servers, bartenders, and management. Nights and weekends are required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work under pressure.
Must have previous kitchen experience.
Must possess a California Food Handler Card.
Must be able to speak and read English.
Must be able to bend and kneel, and frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand for long periods.
Must be willing to work day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

Use scales and other measuring devices to ensure consistent portioning and control costs.
Use cooking and preparation equipment according to proper procedures.
Prepare food as needed, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and mixing.
Follow recipes and plate presentations.
Check food temperatures to ensure food is at the proper serving temperature.
Check equipment temperatures daily during each shift.
Check deliveries for condition, proper food temperatures, and consistency with invoice items.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including during busy periods.
Prepare food, work on the line, and wash dishes.
Label food with the item name, date, and initials.
Store food according to proper food hierarchy standards.
Keep all stations sanitized.
Comply with health department standards and regulations.
Follow food-handling sanitation and rotation practices.
Maintain product quality and proper food portions.
Work around heat sources including grills, broilers, ovens, and hot-oil fryers.
Use safety procedures when working with or near sharp objects, including knives and slicers.
Use equipment safely and properly.
Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management.