Cook 1

Job Summary

You are passionate about culinary excellence, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in producing high-quality food with consistency and attention to detail. You are a dependable team player who enjoys collaborating with others while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, organization, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items for both production and off-site events
• Support the Executive Chef's culinary vision
• Work alongside culinary leadership to ensure food is prepared according to 24 Carrots' standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Contribute to the successful execution of every event
• Mentor and support fellow cooks
• Develop your own leadership skills

Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, dependable, and team-oriented
• Prepare menu items according to recipes, production schedules, and portion standards
• Execute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation throughout production and events
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Ensure proper food presentation, quality, consistency, and portion control
• Follow all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation standards
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• One to two years of culinary or related food service experience, or enrollment in a culinary education program (6+ months)
• California Food Handler Card required
• ServSafe Allergens Certification required within 14 days of hire
• Weekend availability, including Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel throughout Orange County and Los Angeles

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Growth Opportunities

• Lead Premium Pay for those selected to lead during events or kitchen production

Benefits & Perks

• Group health benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• 401k retirement plan