Line Cook

Padre Hotel • Bakersfield, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Padre Hotel is hiring experienced part-time line cooks for its fine dining restaurant in Downtown Bakersfield. Line cooks prepare and cook food according to recipes, company standards, and sanitary requirements; complete prep work; maintain clean and organized kitchen and commissary areas; and coordinate with servers to ensure customers receive quality food efficiently. Employees may be asked to assist wherever needed in the restaurant and perform other duties assigned by management. The role requires a flexible schedule, as hours may vary to reflect business needs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in an upscale casual restaurant atmosphere.
• Ability to focus and multitask.
• Short-order cooking skills.
• Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read food tickets and prepare food according to company and sanitary standards.
• Prepare food and work with servers to ensure customers are served a quality product.
• Complete prep work and prepare adequate quantities of food items for customers.
• Keep kitchens and the commissary clean and organized, and receive manager checkout before leaving for the day.
• Maintain food according to ServSafe and health code regulations.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food.
• Observe and test food for doneness using methods such as tasting, smelling, and reading thermometers.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using recipes or personal judgment and various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Maintain par lists, par levels, waste logs, and requisition forms according to management standards.
• Assist servers to expedite food efficiently.
• Help in all areas of the restaurant where needed.
• Ensure menus are used according to company standards and policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or required by management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Caring, attentive management personnel.
• Generous discounts at venues operated by Eat.Drink.Sleep.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed