We are a destination restaurant located in Indio, CA serving Coachella Valley. We are open every day, year-round, and offer a welcoming team environment, opportunity for growth/ and the chance to contribute a dish to the menu.
We Need
A full-time line cook to work our kitchen. The ideal candidate will have open availability, be availability during upcoming holiday season, and be well-equipped to perform the following tasks:
Set up and break down all stations
Able to follow recipes and prepare all menu dishes accordingly
Use knowledge of common allergies and dietary restrictions to modify recipes on the fly, when requested
Use the correct portions when cutting and serving
Pro-actively use non-peak service time to prepare for peak service times and rushes
Avoid food waste by observing food storage time and temperature standards
Ability to remain focused in a busy kitchen environment
Restock all stations with food products as needed
Complete assigned daily/ weekly/ monthly cleaning tasks
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
Operate and clean all stations including steam tables, mixers, meat slicer, gas burners, wood burning oven, flat-top grill, char grill, hood vents, fryers, reach-in refrigerators, reach in freezers etc.
Execute safe knife handling skills and safe use of all kitchen equipment
Keep personal knife set sharpened and in good repair
Assist with weekly/ monthly inventory counts
Keep informed of restaurant industry trends
Present ideas for new dishes for daily specials and menu items
Qualifications
This position requires work in areas with extreme heat conditions and frequent interaction with gas burners, heated equipment, grease, and sharp machinery elements. Involves repetitive motion; walking and/or standing for extended periods of time. Frequent lifting, pushing, and carrying.
We are looking for candidates who have:
Some experience in a restaurant kitchen
Current Servsafe Food handling Certification or ability to obtain
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to lead by example and keep prep cooks organized
A desire to work on a team, learn new techniques and to share knowledge with teammates when possible.
