Prep Cook at Zinc Cafe & Bar - Downtown Los Angeles

Laguna Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Kitchen Equipment Use, Recipe Following, Portion Control, Presentation Specifications, Prep Lists, Station Cleanliness, Teamwork, Communication, Skill Refinement, Health Guidelines, Safety Guidelines, Sanitation Guidelines, Composure, Positive Attitude, Opening Duties

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Description Zinc is a restaurant and market that provides our employees and customers a sense of place. Anyone who walks through the doors can recharge, connect with one another and to the community in which they live. Everything we do at Zinc is done with this in mind: Simple ingredients for a good life. Our Prep Cooks have an eagerness to learn and collaborate in the production of all of our food at Zinc. They must work well within a team, thrive in a busy environment, while constantly striving to make every guest feel at home. Responsibilities: Team Member responsibilities include but are not limited to: Display working knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen equipment use Follow company recipes, portion controls, presentation specifications and prep lists Consistently ensure the prep station remains clean and organized Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and embody an environment of teamwork Demonstrate an eagerness to refine skills and desire to learn and grow Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude Perform all opening and closing duties assigned by managers Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses Benefits: A friendly, fun, positive work environment Paid time off Competitive wages plus tips; minimum starting wage is dependent on the location worked Discounts on Zinc products, food & beverages Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options available for part time and full time Team Members Holiday Premium: hourly employees who work on an observed holiday will be paid 1.5x their hourly wage 401k, company matched contribution Job Qualifications: A team player with a positive attitude Quick and flexible learner Communication and collaboration skills Attention to detail Experience in a prep position is a plus, but not required Basic food, kitchen equipment and prepping knowledge English proficiency is preferred, but not required Food handlers certification Work Context: Working with hot foods and beverages Walking and standing for long periods of time Tasks will be performed using and in the proximity of coolers, stoves, and other hot equipment The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer) The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical office and restaurant environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 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. Zinc Café & Market is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Zinc Café & Market makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Responsibilities

Prep Cooks are responsible for demonstrating basic food preparation knowledge, following company recipes and prep lists, and ensuring their station remains clean and organized. They must also communicate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain a positive attitude while handling business volume.