Cook I - Los Angeles, United States - CAMO LAX

Description

Join our incredible team at our newest kitchen in Los Angeles We give our guests access to an amazing selection of delicious menu options and culinary brands. We make two promises to our guests – great food and even better hospitality. By keeping these promises, we will keep guests coming back and secure our place and reputation as a highly successful and respected hospitality organization for generations to come. In this business, there is no such thing as a one man show, so we rely on all of our staff to do their part. The Cook position is a critical part of our team. Their role will be crucial in delivering the best possible experience for our guests

We are also offering cooks the even split of the tips, which is not normally done in most restaurants

Our Cooks are responsible, but not limited to the following:

Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations

Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures

Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner

Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.

Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly in accordance with current health and food handling regulations

Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items

Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed on daily checklists

Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked

Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations

Sets up, operates and maintains kitchen equipment

Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste

Uses proper documentation to record all food production

Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the manager

Labeling and storing all products to company standards

Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats

Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware and sanitizing kitchen

Works hand in hand with manager, runners, cooks and hotel staff in a safe, respectful manner

Expected to assist with inventory counts when needed

Following all company policies and procedures

Here are the job qualifications we are looking for:

• At least one years' experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.

• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.

• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Attentive and detailed oriented.

• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.

• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

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