Job Details :
We are looking for motivated full time line cooks for Status Hollywood, a Caribbean restaurant right off Hollywood and Vine. 2 years minimum experience preferred.
We are seeking part to full time availability; shifts are from 11 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 PM and from 5 : 00PM - close, Sunday through Monday. Compensation ranges from $19 / hr to $24 / hr depending on experience.
Required skills include :
- Basic knife skills
- Knowledge of and adherence to health and safety standards
- Ability to communicate clearly and promptly
- Basic English proficiency and / or bilingual proficiency in Spanish
- Familiarity with a kitchen screen expediting system
- Strong sense of urgency and efficiency
- Clean working habits
- Time management and organizational skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Proper use, cleaning, and basic maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Communication with teammates, chefs, and front of house staff
Duties and Responsibilities :
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.Preps, stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and / or marinating.Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health DepartmentHandles, stores and rotates all products properly.Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.Attends all scheduled employee meetings.Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.Working Conditions and Expectations :
Work schedule will may vary between late morning to late evening, weekends and holidaysShifts will range from 6 – 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtimeAlways act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurantWork with a positive attitude in all types of situationsFollow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all timesAlways act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employeeQualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent.A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.Food Handlers permit on filePhysical Requirements :
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20 – 50 pounds.Repetitive tasks with few breaksBe able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours.