Line Cook

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

24d

About The Position

Alvarado Street Brewery is seeking a Line Cook who is passionate about craft beverages, food, hospitality, and teamwork. Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, this position prepares hot and cold foods to standards established by the executive chef and sous chef. The role works on the pizza station and requires proficiency in preparing and baking pizza dough. The Line Cook supports compliance with standards, protocols, and processes established by the Executive Chef. This is an hourly, full-time position 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).
• Able to stand, walk, and remain on one's feet for prolonged periods and maneuver on uneven ground.
• Able to read and follow written English instructions.
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, and bend, and occasionally crawl.
• Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing 50+ pounds using appropriate techniques and tools.
• Able to safely navigate crowded spaces and operate food preparation appliances and machinery.
• Able to tolerate extreme temperature changes and perform repetitive hand movements related to food preparation.
• Able to maneuver packages weighing over 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance, and move 165 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools.
• Able to work in a factory/production environment that may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot, as well as indoors and outdoors with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors.
• Able 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 consistent products, portions, cuts, and amounts, and follow recipes and portion-control guidelines.
• Add garnishes to completed plates and arrange cooked food attractively.
• Prepare and handle pizza dough, select toppings, and cook pizzas in a pizza oven.
• Time food preparation so 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 keep everything in place.
• Submit needed items for the daily food order, with 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.
• Discounts on food and beverage at the Carmel and Monterey locations.

What This Job Offers

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