Back of House Cook (AM Shift)

Requirements:

· 2+ years’ experience in a cooking or food/beverage-related position

· Possess a valid Food Handler’s Card upon hire as required by law

· Comfortable standing for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 50 lbs. with bending, reaching and twisting involved

· Able to work in a hot kitchen and fast paced work environment

Qualifications:

· A positive team player with strong communication skills; it takes a highly collaborative team to ensure workplace efficiency from the kitchen to the front of house

· Punctual with a great attitude and willingness to learn and grow professionally

· Great technique; knife skills, safe handling of equipment

· Knowledge of different cooking methods, and safe temperature management while checking and logging food temps that are stored, cooked, uncooked, and at the point of being served

· Familiar with a la carte cooking, meat temperatures, and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with menu entrees and gourmet dining

· Able to read and write recipe cards and accept responsibility for accuracy of final product

· Time management: prioritizing tasks for timely completion and asking for help when needed will be expected of you

· Attention to detail; you know your portions, weights, measurements, and temperatures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare and cook all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked in a timely manner, according to the recipe, using proper techniques, while maintain excellent presentation

· Keep work area clean, organized, and well-stocked for service

· Efficiently able to follow and execute recipes: making sauces, proper grilling, searing

· Prepare and cook food in a timely manner according to the projected prep list, following recipes, and safety procedures

· Ensure and maintain proper sealing, labeling, and dating of all food items

· Visually inspect, select, and use only freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, and other food products. Discard and log items appropriately when they are not up to standard

· Follow all health code standards and protocol. Maintain a clean food preparation area, cooking surfaces, equipment, and utensils

· Keep all food items and ingredients organized and rotated in accordance with food safety and Company Policy (FIFO-first in, first out)

· Uphold your performance by asking for coaching when needed to ensure that high quality, proper seasoning, great presentation is always kept at a high standard

· Operate all kitchen equipment in a responsible manner and keep equipment in proper working order

· Assist other stations as needed and in deep cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen area and equipment at the end of business day

· Follow and promote all safety protocols intended to keep team members and customers safe

· Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensations:

· Starting at $20.50/hr. DOE

· Consistent hours

· Shared gratuity with FOH

· Career growth opportunities

· Bi-weekly pay

· Sick Leave pay

· Full-Time Employees: Health benefits (after 32-40 consistent full-time hours/week)

Working Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Aloha is not just our motto but a warm Hawaiian experience we want to share with our guests when they dine with us. We will experience high volumes of work together while keeping our standards just as high, you’ll love our team spirit and take pride in making memorable food.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92129: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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