Lead Line Cook - Pasadena

If you've got speed and skills, and know how to lead a team to get the job done while feeling great doing it, we'd love to hear from you. Copa Vida is a quality-focused chain of cafés with locations spanning from Los Angeles to San Diego. We make all our own sauces and bake our own bread as we crank out dish after dish for our all-day brunch menu. We're looking for real team players and true leaders who have the commitment to put in the effort and advance their career.

About The Job:

Some key responsibilities of this role are: Display strong leadership; for Copa, this means working to fulfill our core purpose, proficiency, and values, helping each team member to succeed, and ensuring the Copa Experience for all Be a proactive team-player and work through challenges in a positive, constructive way Work the line and ensure Copa's standards for quality and efficiency are met Ensure that the kitchen is properly opened/closed Stay current with our offerings and preparation techniques Place vendor orders & receive deliveries Keep the entire kitchen clean and organized Plan and administer employee breaks and equitably delegate tasks Respond swiftly and effectively to address needs, problems, and emergencies as they arise; remain resilient and proactive to find solutions that work Participate in implementing new projects accurately and on-schedule; inform, train, and support staff to ensure a seamless guest experience Participate in company meetings and training events Embrace feedback as a path to success, and make necessary changes swiftly Job Qualifications Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong leadership skills Strong culinary skills Ability to remain composed and effective, even during times of crisis or difficulty Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide feedback and resolve conflicts Ability to remain composed and effective, even during times of crisis or difficulty Responsiveness to feedback from leadership Ability to multi-task Remain flexible to evolving demands and adaptive to change Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Technical capacity, including the ability to operate electronic devices and café equipment Possess a current food handlers card valid for work location

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Cooking:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person