Line Cook - Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa

The Dinex Group, restaurant group of internationally famed Chef Daniel Boulud, is seeking a Line Cook for Blue Box Café.

About the role

This hourly position prepares and finishes food on one of the following stations: Saucier, Hot appetizer, Rôtisseur, Garde-manger, Entremétier, Poissonnier, or Soupe. During service, the cook must follow instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Chef de Partie correctly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with managers and teammates
• Maintain production levels required by the Executive Chef
• Keep work area and equipment clean and sanitary throughout the shift in accordance with Health Department and restaurant standards
• Produce a consistent level of food quality established by the Executive Chef
• Maintain the high standards set by the Executive Chef
• Minimize waste and discard spoiled food products according to company procedure
• Perform all essential duties during lengthy, high-volume, high-pressure service
• Follow instructions from the Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie throughout service
• Adapt and recognize changes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef during a shift

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a high-volume or fine dining environment
• Accurate knife skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and high quality
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment