Line Cook

Just Fare • Piedmont, CA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook will support the Lead Line Cooks and Sous Chef in all breakfast, lunch, and dinner prep/execution. Additionally, the line cook supports in overseeing all functions of Prep Cooks and Dishwashers at the commissary kitchen. This role will assist in supporting the team in prep and production, inventory systems and storage, time and temperature logs, and opening/closing checklists. The right candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prepare high-quality meals that meet Chefs exact specifications. High volume production experience is required.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a formal kitchen environment with a passion for food & people
• Experience cooking a daily changing menu with a sense of urgency
• Excellent understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and professionalism, communication and patience
• Able to ask for help, and contribute to problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely organized and disciplined with ability to multi-task
• Attendance and punctuality is required
• Self-starter, self-sufficient problem solver and confident in ability to complete tasks start-to-finish
• Strong grasp of kitchen safety and sanitation
• Heavy Lifting of boxes containing produce/meat - Able to lift 50+lbs
• Basic Food Handler Certification

Nice To Haves

• High Volume Production Experience

Responsibilities

• Daily execution of all hot/cold food prep, hot line, and grab & go production
• Assist with execution of lunch daily
• Execute dishes of multiple cuisines from start to finish, with a sense of urgency
• Assist in the receiving and proper storage of all orders/inventory
• Primary lead on tasking and completing opening and closing checklists
• Ensure time, temperature, and labeling standards are achieved
• Participate in daily staff meal production

Benefits

• Competitive wages in an equitable tiered pay structure for all positions
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• 401K (retirement account)
• Commuter (pre-tax)
• Meals provided daily onsite at Oakland Commissary Kitchen
• Opportunity to develop your skills, work with amazing people & be part of a force for social change!

What This Job Offers

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