Cook - $20 per HOUR

California Fish Grill is a popular restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood with a focus on fresh, bold flavors. The restaurant operates within the fast-casual dining sector, offering a modern, welcoming environment for guests to enjoy a variety of fish and seafood dishes prepared with care and adherence to strict food safety standards. California Fish Grill prides itself on maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment while delivering exceptional guest service. The company embraces values such as integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, aiming to provide an enjoyable workplace for its employees and a memorable dining experience for its customers. The role of Cook at California Fish Grill is an hourly, non-exempt position responsible for preparing and directing the preparation of food items according to established food production programs and procedures. This role requires strict compliance with sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards. The incumbent will have a key responsibility in ensuring the appropriate use of kitchen facilities, supplies, and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud. Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager or Training General Manager, the Cook must carefully plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, ensuring that the quality, temperature, and appearance of food consistently meet company standards. This position requires someone with a strong working knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, sanitation protocols, and quality guest service. The Cook will be tasked with preparing food following production procedures, ensuring the availability of supplies, setting steam tables, storing food safely, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role also includes keeping accurate daily production records, completing temperature checks, and performing routine equipment maintenance reporting. Training and adherence to safety, confidentiality, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance are critical elements of this position. California Fish Grill values teamwork and expects the Cook to collaborate effectively with co-workers, communicate appropriately in sensitive situations, and contribute positively to the work atmosphere. Working conditions involve typical restaurant environments where standing for extended periods, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working under fast-paced conditions are common. Flexibility with work hours and maintaining composure under pressure are essential. This position is ideal for candidates who take initiative, display adaptability, emphasize guest focus, and thrive in a dynamic team setting. A valid ServSafe or approved food handler certification is required to demonstrate food safety competency. Overall, this is a rewarding opportunity for an individual passionate about culinary arts and committed to delivering quality food experiences within a respected restaurant chain.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years related work experience
• Prior experience in related food service positions
• Valid ServSafe or other approved food handler certification
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 lbs or less
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to work flexible hours