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EZ Kebab
Line Cook/Prep Cook
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$39,503 / year median in California
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Line Cook/Prep Cook EZ Kebab Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $19 - $22 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Steam cooking Grilling Recipe adherence Teamwork Ability to follow instructions Delegation Kitchen stations Food preparation equipment operation Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description
MUST HAVE SATURDAY & SUNDAY AVAILABILITY
- Grilling experience mandatory
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cook menu items in collaboration with the all kitchen staff .Know how to grill
- Prepare menu items, such as grilling meat, steaming rice, and chopping vegetables according to brand standards
- Prepare food for service such as chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, etc.
- Prepare, set-up, and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Answer, report and follow supervisor instructions
- Clean up station and take care proper disposal of food scraps
- Comply with any customer nutrition regulations
- Adhere to company sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Complete side work for station and shift.
- Close the kitchen correctly. Follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing stations and the kitchen.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager-on duty
- Sweep and mop behind the line
Skills:
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Ability to Expo food, which includes, reading tickets, organizing customer orders, and delegating to ensure food is delivered in an accurate and timely manner.
- Familiar with industry's best practices
- Build all orders correctly for each ticket
- Comply with all food safety requirements such as checking and maintaining temperature, dating and labeling products, rotating products so that oldest is used first.
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Cleaning and sanitation of work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, burners, ovens and refrigeration equipment.
Physical Demand Requirements:
- Frequent reaching above waist, chest and shoulder level as well as and reaching below waist level.
- Frequent to continuous need for manual dexterity of both hands (pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, fine finger controls, etc.).
- Frequent exposure to cold/ below freezing and high heat temperatures (walk-in refrigerator, freezers, and ovens)
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop, squat, climb, carry and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Bending, squatting, stooping for cleaning activities throughout the shift.
- Able to work in a hot, damp environment.
- Hazards include, but are not limited to: cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping.
- Frequent washing of hands.
- Able to stand for 8 hours on hard surface - walks and stands during entire shift.
Other Requirements:
- Adequate skills and experience to perform job duties
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Able to communicate with team members
- Able to read and understand recipes
- Able to understand and follow all policies and procedures
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$19.00 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements