Cafe Line Cook

We are a family-owned company focused on great food, excellent customer experiences, and a balanced work life. We are looking for a professional line cook to prepare food to the chef’s specifications and to set up stations for the menu. This job is on the Monterey Peninsula College campus, a community college in Monterey. Because of this it follows a regular school schedule with set hours Monday through Friday, and the Café is closed for holidays and in between semesters. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.

Responsibilities:

Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

Prepare food for service 

Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the staff

Answer, report and follow executive chef’s instructions

Clean up station and take care of leftover food

Stock inventory appropriately

Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

5+ years proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Familiar with industry’s best practices

Creative Problem-solving

Adaptable/Flexible

Detail Oriented

Reliable

Ability to stand for long periods and perform various motor skills such as lifting (50+ lbs.), reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting and grasping

Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate a sense of urgency

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Food Handler certification