LINE COOK
Wish You Were Here Group · Los Angeles, CA · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the Role
Ensure quality and consistency of all food menu items while interacting with fellow employees and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to provide gracious hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Company Employee Handbook.
- Anticipate and accommodate the needs of guests, including handling allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
- Accurately follow all orders received from the POS system or direction from the expeditor.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue.
- Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers as a team player.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes and execute them to company standard.
- Possess general knowledge of the venue and comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Communicate product needs to chefs and support staff.
- Check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
- Properly set up station and perform opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
- Stock station with prescribed supplies.
- Set “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards.
- Wipe down and sanitize station.
- Perform opening and closing side-work as prescribed.
- Report all breakage, damage of equipment, or furniture immediately to management.
- Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable), training sessions, or departmental meetings.
- Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
- Portray a positive and professional attitude.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Company, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
- Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members.
Requirements
- Company in-venue Line Cook training and Food Handling Certificate.
- Previous culinary experience preferred.
- Experience as a line cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.
- Must be able to stand, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
- Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
- Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.