Line Cook

Alvarado Street Brewery • Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

19d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking candidates who have a passion for craft beverages, awesome food, hospitality and the desire to be a part of a team. Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine this critical position will produce hot and cold foods prepared to the highest standards set by the executive chef and sous chef. Working on the pizza station, this position requires proficiency in preparing and baking pizza dough. You are responsible for supporting and ensuring the standards, protocols and processes established by the Executive Chef are in compliance. This position is located at our Carmel Bistro and is an hourly full time position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year culinary experience at a restaurant, resort or hotel property
• Hot and cold food preparation and sanitation skills.
• Good knife skills
• Valid Safe Food Handling certification (ServSafe)

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill with pizza making is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all necessary menu items, including soups, sauces and salads, as directed by the chefs
• Discuss daily events and production schedule with the chefs
• Make suggestions to improve the quality of food production and presentation
• Ensure consistent product, portions, cuts, and amounts
• Carefully follow the recipes and portion control guidelines provided
• Add garnishes to completed plates of food
• Preparing and handling pizza dough, selecting toppings, cooking in a pizza oven.
• Time the cooking of food to ensure that the entrees from each order are completed at the same time
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
• Clean cooking surfaces and equipment
• Check the quality of food produced at the station, ensuring consistency everything in place
• Arrange cooked food on the plates, ensuring an attractive presentation
• Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order, with the approval of the chef
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and work station to ensure freshness and reduce waste
• Set up the work station
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork
• Comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FT employees)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Complimentary beer.
• Discounts on food and beverage at our Carmel and Monterey locations.

What This Job Offers

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