Line Cook

Kings Card Club•Stockton, CA

21d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Kings Card Club is hiring a full-time Line Cook. The role prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes, maintains food quality and presentation standards, and supports efficient kitchen and service operations. Line Cooks maintain their stations and kitchen stock, limit waste, keep work areas clean and safe, and communicate with management, prep staff, and Front of the House. They may also assist with ingredient preparation and dishwashing as needed. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires availability nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the industry is identified as ideal.
Working knowledge of standard cost controls and waste management protocols.
Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to understand, read, and write English and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
High school-equivalent math knowledge required.
Must be able to make sound choices, distinguish between positive and negative situations, and approach and resolve situations appropriately.
Must be SERV SAFE certified.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Must demonstrate the listed competencies, including problem solving, customer service, communication, teamwork, cost consciousness, planning, professionalism, quality, attendance, and dependability.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items according to recipes.
Maintain proper station setup and mise en place throughout service.
Communicate low stock and product needs promptly to management or prep staff.
Ensure food quality meets customer expectations and perform quality control on prepared food.
Keep kitchen cooking areas fully stocked and minimize waste.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and complete standard closing duties.
Follow safe work habits and use kitchen equipment safely.
Work effectively within strict time deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
Communicate with Front of the House to ensure orders are correct and served properly.
Assist with prep work, including washing, chopping, portioning, or storing ingredients, as assigned.
Provide dishwashing support as needed.
Comply with the organization's health and safety policies, procedures, training, and applicable OSHA and COVID-19 guidelines; report safety hazards, incidents, near misses, and system deficiencies, and recommend improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.