Line Cook

Alvarado Street Brewery • Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

26d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Alvarado Street Brewery is seeking a Line Cook with a passion for craft beverages, food, hospitality, and teamwork. Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, this role prepares hot and cold foods to standards set by the executive chef and sous chef. The position works on the pizza station and requires proficiency in preparing and baking pizza dough. The Line Cook supports compliance with protocols and processes established by the Executive Chef. This hourly, full-time position is located at the Carmel Bistro.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of culinary experience at a restaurant, resort, or hotel.
• Hot and cold food preparation and sanitation skills.
• Good knife skills.
• Valid Safe Food Handling certification (ServSafe).
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on one's feet for prolonged periods.
• Ability to maneuver on uneven ground and safely navigate crowded spaces.
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions.
• Ability to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, and occasionally crawl.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing 50+ pounds using appropriate techniques and tools.
• Ability to maneuver packages weighing over 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance.
• Ability to move 165 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools.
• Ability to operate food-preparation appliances and machinery.
• Ability to tolerate extreme changes in temperature.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements related to food preparation.
• Ability to work in a factory or production environment that may be loud, slick, humid, cold, or hot.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors.
• Ability to comply with and enforce health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill with pizza making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items, including soups, sauces, and salads, as directed by the chefs.
• Discuss daily events and production schedules with the chefs.
• Suggest improvements to food production quality and presentation.
• Ensure consistency in products, portions, cuts, and amounts.
• Follow recipes and portion-control guidelines.
• Add garnishes to completed plates.
• Prepare and handle pizza dough, select toppings, and cook pizzas in a pizza oven.
• Time cooking so that all entrees in an order are completed together.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Clean cooking surfaces and equipment.
• Check the quality and consistency of food produced at the station and ensure everything is in place.
• Arrange cooked food on plates for attractive presentation.
• Contribute needed items to the daily food order, subject to chef approval.
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage, and the work station to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Set up the work station.
• Contribute to a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Comply with company safety and health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Complimentary beer.
• Food and beverage discounts at the Carmel and Monterey locations.

What This Job Offers

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