Job Details$20-$24/hourFull-time or part-time positions available
About usAt Clark's Montecito, we are excited to bring a fresh dining experience to the community, featuring a menu inspired by seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Our restaurant is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy exceptional food and service. As we prepare for our grand opening, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us set a new standard for hospitality in Montecito.
Job Summary
To be successful as a line cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
- Preparing all foods as directed by the head chef and company standard.
- Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the head cook.
- Collaborating with cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
- Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
- Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.
- Minimum 1-year cooking experience required
- Active Food Handlers certificate required
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
- Ability to work as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
Benefits and Perks:
- Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays for eligible Full-Time Employees
- Restaurant Discounts
- Wine Education Reimbursement
- Referral Incentives
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Sick Pay in accordance with California's Sick Leave Law
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
- Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping to retrieve ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and prepare dishes.
- Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, such as large pots, boxes of ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
- Manual dexterity required for handling cooking utensils, chopping, mixing, and plating food items.
- Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment, with exposure to temperature variations and moderate noise levels.
- Must be able to operate safely around hot surfaces, open flames, sharp objects, and potentially hazardous kitchen equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Compensation details: 20-24 Hourly Wage
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