Back of House - Line Cook
$38,896–$48,131 year
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Prepare food according to recipe and restaurant specifications in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining an organized, clean, and safe station. Set up your station per SOPs and prep products for shift using FIFO to prevent waste. Manage all aspects of your station under manager direction, portioning items to standard sizes and performing correct cooking techniques. Communicate effectively with line staff and front of house to ensure proper timing, and step in to help other cooks when they fall behind. Complete opening and closing checklists, check out with your manager daily, and attend required training classes. This role requires working weekends and holidays in a high-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- CA Food Handlers Certification
- Must wear close-toed, non-slip shoes
- Understand how to use and operate all kitchen equipment, including proper knife skills
- Understand cooking terms and practice FIFO
- Good knowledge of hot and cold food preparations
- Ability to work in high paced work environment with accuracy and speed
- Vegetable prep, proper portioning, safe handling and cooking of meats and fish
- Knowledge of sanitation rules essential
- Ability to multitask and focus for an entire shift
- Trouble shooting and prioritizing skills
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Clear, effective verbal communication skills
- Attention to details; reading all details on the tickets
- Knowledge of major allergens
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (non-slip shoes, safety glasses, gloves)
Desired Qualifications
- Prior kitchen experience preferred
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