Cooks Needed! (Glendale)

Back Alley Bowling•Glendale, CA

7d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Back Alley Bowling is seeking experienced line cooks for a fast-paced kitchen inside a 24-lane bowling center. The kitchen currently offers a small menu, with plans to expand it after an established crew is in place. The venue also hosts birthday parties and corporate events. Cooks prep food, work on the line, wash dishes, maintain food quality and sanitation standards, and communicate with servers, bartenders, and management. Nights and weekends are required, and the role may include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
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 and frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to 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 for consistent portioning and cost control.
Follow proper procedures for using cooking and preparation equipment.
Prepare food as needed, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and mixing.
Follow recipes and plate presentations.
Check food temperatures to ensure proper serving temperature.
Check equipment temperatures daily during each shift.
Inspect deliveries for condition, proper food temperatures, and invoice accuracy.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including during busy periods.
Prepare food, work on the line, and wash dishes.
Label food with the item, date, and initials.
Store food according to food hierarchy standards.
Keep all stations sanitized.
Comply with health department standards.
Follow food-handling sanitation and rotation practices.
Maintain product quality and proper food portioning.
Work safely around grills, broilers, ovens, hot-oil fryers, sharp objects, knives, and slicers.
Use equipment safely and properly.
Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management.