The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen.
Note: This role is covered by the UniteHere Local 11 collective bargaining agreement.
Starting salary: $26.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
- Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
- Determines proper cooking time and temperature
- Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
- Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
- Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor
- Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
- Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation
- Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
- Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls
- Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day
- Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail
- Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members