Job description line cooks will participate in service, plating, and production for Granada Hotel and Bistro. All cooks are expected to follow standardized recipes, prep lists, food safety protocol, and sanitation guidelines while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and workspace. You should be a team-player who has strong communication skills that aid in the smooth operation of the kitchen. Line cooks report directly to the executive chef and are expected to aid the chef by minimizing food waste, properly storing and handling ingredients, aiding in daily production planning, and maintaining station pars.
General responsibilities: Participate in food production for the restaurant, events, catering, brunch, and room service. Prepare and plate various foods to-order during service hours, including: salads, soups, appetizers, entrées, and desserts. Cross-train on all food prep stations, including: garde manger, sauté, grill, fry, and pastry. Communicate missing or low items in a timely manner to sous so that items can be restocked. Maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensuring that food is properly stored and upholding general health department standards. May be asked to communicate dietary information to diners. Occasionally bus tables.
Job qualifications/skills: 2+ years culinary experience. 1+ years as a line cook. Professional communication skills. Ability to take direction. Desire to work in a team environment. Food handler's certification required or ability to complete a certification within 30 days of employment; Granada Hotel and Bistro pays for the training time and certification expense. Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays. Ability to maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards. Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Physical requirements must be able to stand, reach, stoop, bend, lift, and clean during various activities throughout shift. Must be able to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks. As needed, must be able to lift products or supplies up to 50 lbs. Exposure to heat, steam and cold present in a kitchen environment.
San Luis Obispo, CA Onsite Part Time $17.00 - $19.00 per hour