Cooks Needed! (Glendale)

Back Alley Bowling•Glendale, CA

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Back Alley Bowling is seeking experienced line cooks for the kitchen at its 24-lane bowling center in Glendale. The kitchen currently offers a small, easy menu and may expand it after an established crew is in place. The work takes place in a fast-paced, busy kitchen that also serves birthday parties and corporate events. Cooks prep food, work on the line, wash dishes, maintain food quality and sanitation, 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, frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and stand for long periods.
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

Use scales and other measuring devices to portion food consistently 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 served at the proper temperature.
Check equipment temperatures daily during each shift.
Check deliveries for condition, proper food temperature, and consistency with invoices.
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 the proper food hierarchy.
Keep all stations sanitized.
Comply with health department standards and food-handling sanitation and rotation practices.
Maintain product quality and proper food portioning.
Work around heat sources including grills, broilers, ovens, and hot-oil fryers.
Use safe procedures around sharp objects, including knives and slicers, and use equipment safely.
Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management.