Job Overview:
We are looking for a quick learning, skilled cook who enjoy working in a fast paced kitchen and is able to multi-task. You should have an understanding about creating pizza doughs from scratch, making pizzas and working with pizza ovens. You should also have a basic understanding of cooking techniques including cutting produce & proteins, creating soups, vinaigrettes and simple sauces. A positive, cooperative attitude, willingness to learn, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety are important qualities we seek for our kitchen team.
Cook Responsibilities include:
- Preparing Pizza Dough, Focaccia and other baked items as needed: Mixing and preparing ingredients according to specific recipes for various menu items.
- Cooking & Baking: Operating ovens and other equipment to bake products at the appropriate temperatures and for the required durations.
- Plating and executing: Placing finished menu items in a timely fashion on serving ware to create a visual delight for the diners.
- Prep cooking including cutting produce & proteins, creating soups, vinaigrettes and simple sauces
- Quality Control: Ensuring the quality and consistency of products by monitoring marinating, prep and cooking times, checking for proper texture, taste, and appearance, and adjusting as needed.
- Inventory Management: Maintaining inventory of ingredients, supplies, and finished products, and requesting new supplies when necessary.
- Sanitation and Safety: Adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations
- Collaboration: Working closely with other members of the Kitchen team, including dishwashers and other staff to coordinate production schedules and ensure efficient operations.
- Adaptability: Being open to working in different shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, as operations often require early preparation and timely delivery.
- Other tasks assigned by management
Qualifications
- Food preparation skill
- Follow direction and read recipes
- Cooking experience in a restaurant setting
- Knowledge of food handling and safety protocols
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Familiarity with menu planning and casual dining practices
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and carry platters and small wares
- California Food Handling or Serve Safe certified
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits conditioned on work performance offered after 6 months of employment
Expected hours: 35 per week
Shifts - all to close, so times are approximate
Wed - 1pm - 8:30pm
Thurs - 1pm - 9pm
Fri - 2pm - 9:30pm
Sat - 2pm - 9:30pm
Sun - 11:30am - 6:30pm
Minimum 1 year restaurant experience required, more preferred
Location, Hops and Fog Brewing Co, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
