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We are looking for skilled PREP COOKS to join the Duke’s La Jolla team! The starting rate is $19-$21/hr. We are especially looking for candidates with full time and weekend availability. Must be available to work holidays. Other scheduling availability is subject to review upon application. This is an entry-level position with opportunity to learn and advance into other kitchen roles. Hourly wage may increase as early as 30-days after training is completed based on job performance.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Meal Program with FREE Fresh cooked meals during each shift
• Free pair of work shoes.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount
• Referral Program
• Anniversary of Employment Gift Program
• Rewards and Recognition program (quarterly awards, safe-work practice incentives, and more!)

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Provide the highest level of service for our guests. Prepare food items to be cooked. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of work areas. Essential Job Functions include the following:

• Cut foods as specified by recipe.
• Read and understand recipes and POS generated tickets.
• Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by line cooks.
• Prepare dough’s, batters, sauces, and mixes according to recipes for later cooking.
• Bake or cook certain food items according to recipes for later use by Line Cooks.
• Follow T S protocol for all noted guest allergies.
• Remove floor mats, sweep, scrub, and mop floor; wash mats and replace on cleaned floor.
• Sanitize prep area and line trash cans
• Take out trash and reline cans as needed throughout shift.
• Assist others as needed.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
• Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

The role of PREP COOK is essential to the success of our restaurant. We rely on these individuals to prepare quality food to be cooked and shared with our guests and employees. We are looking for PREP COOKS that share our values of continuous improvement, pride in our employees, serving our communities, ‘ohana, and most of all FUN.

PREFERRED / REQUIRED SKILLS:

• California Food Handler Card required.
• US Work Authorization required. We use E-Verify to confirm Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Knives will be provided but individuals may use their own set.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Guest Oriented - Ability to consider guest needs when performing duties.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking, effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively listen and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Response to direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal; understand the importance of teamwork with both other bussers and the rest of the staff.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Neat and well groomed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand, walk, use hands, fingers, reach and lift carry 11-20 lbs – Constantly
• Climb, squat, kneel and bend – Frequently
• Reach above shoulder, lift, carry, push and pull 21-50 lbs - Occasionally