Tournant - Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa

About the role

The Tournant serves as a versatile member of the kitchen team, providing support across multiple stations and ensuring consistency in execution, preparation, and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Blue Box Café recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines
• Rotate through multiple kitchen stations and provide support based on operational needs
• Aid with daily mise en place, prep work, and station organization
• Ensure all food products are properly handled, stored, labeled, and rotated in compliance with food safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas throughout service
• Communicate effectively with chefs and team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Monitor product quality and consistency during preparation and service
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries as needed
• Follow all company policies, sanitation procedures, and California health and safety regulations
• Support a collaborative, respectful, and professional kitchen environment

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a fine dining or high-volume restaurant preferred
• Experience working multiple stations in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong knife skills and understanding of cooking techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail
• Flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire
• Fine dining and luxury hospitality experience
• French cuisine experience preferred
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD