Cook

Cook – California Fish Grill

Job Title: Cook

Company: California Fish Grill

Location: Beverly Hills, CA (salary $16.50-$16.50) | Manhattan Beach, CA (salary $16.50-$16.50)

Employment Type: Part‑time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing (Restaurant Industry)

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Sets steam table.
• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health; observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking date and (…)
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to (…)
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is (…)
• Apportions food for (…)
• Maintains daily production.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times (including dishwashing).
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in food.
• Completes food temperature checks before (…)
• Completes requirements for in‑service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of California Fish Grill.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for safety, including precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security; reports and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance.
• Maintains confidentiality of all data, including food.
• Ensures quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Complies with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory conduct.
• Participates in common teamwork: cooperates and works together with all co‑workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co‑workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and (…)
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and (…)

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

• Restaurant operations.
• Food safety and sanitation.
• Quality customer service.
• Safe work habits and procedures (e.g., knife handling, lifting, carrying trays/bus tubs).
• Company rules and procedures, in compliance with state and federal laws.

• Moderate reading and writing skills.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 lbs or less.
• Manual dexterity.
• Auditory and visual skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Required to know and follow safe work practices and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including rules and regulations.

• Takes initiative.
• Adaptability.
• Strong teamwork.
• Ability to work at fast pace.
• Makes sound decisions.
• Customer focus.
• Strategic thinking.
• Optimizes work processes.

• High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years related work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Prior experience in related food service positions.
• Valid Serv Safe® or other approved food handler certification.
• High level of integrity and honesty.

When warranted, may be required to work beyond normal working hours to meet customer needs or restaurant requirements.

Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment, i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Frequent standing, reaching with hands and arms, stooping.
• Maintain composure when dealing with staff and occasionally under conditions of urgency and/or pressure situations in a fast‑paced environment.