Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY La Jolla

Ref: #JoeyLaJolla_Cook – Wage Scale: Line Cook / Prep Cook – $17.75 - $30.00 per hour. Positions are eligible for tips and participate in the company tip pool; average tips range from $3.00 to $10.00 per hour.

About the role

As a Line Cook, you prepare and deliver world-class culinary experiences, operating with consistency and precision to execute our menu items quickly and distinctly. You follow specifications, uphold product quality, and foster a clean, safe environment.

As a Prep Cook, you ensure your team’s success by adhering to specifications and guidelines, preparing all ingredients so the team can deliver consistent, iconic culinary experiences to guests.

Responsibilities

• Prep all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards.
• Utilize various prep and cooking methods (wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc.) to create menu items in accordance with JOEY recipes.
• Coordinate with other stations and develop knife skills for efficiency and safety.
• Communicate with the team to deliver perfect food coordination.
• Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner; clean, organize, and maintain refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, prep, and dry storage areas.
• Complete assigned side work and closing duties to set your team up for success; stock, clean, and organize line stations.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds; report equipment problems and maintenance issues immediately.
• Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of culinary experience (high-potential candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Physical ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Genuine, warm, and caring demeanor with a commitment to honesty and integrity.
• Comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• Natural problem solver with a desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• Passion for quality and professionalism.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Encourages healthy and supportive competition within the team.
• Exudes confidence, humility, and respect.
• Takes pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; medical reimbursement plan; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages at any JOEY location.
• Paid sick leave.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group delivers the ultimate dining experience with handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings created by award-winning chefs. Presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments, JOEY has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment committed to training, educating, and empowering our people.