Cook - $20 per HOUR

California Fish Grill is a popular and well-respected fast-casual seafood restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality, freshness, and exceptional guest service. The company specializes in offering a variety of sustainable, responsibly sourced seafood dishes, served in a friendly and efficient environment. California Fish Grill prides itself on maintaining high standards in food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork to ensure every customer enjoys an outstanding dining experience. As a brand, it is dedicated to supporting its team members’ growth and development while fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and professionalism. The restaurant operates with a focus on adhering to health regulations and providing a safe, clean environment for both employees and customers. The position offered is hourly and non-exempt, designed for individuals committed to food safety and quality preparation in a dynamic, fast-paced culinary setting. The role of Cook at California Fish Grill is a hands-on position responsible for preparing and directing the preparation of food items in compliance with established food production programs, sanitation, and health standards. As a Cook, you will play a a critical role in ensuring that every dish served meets the brand’s strict quality, temperature, and appearance guidelines. You will be accountable to both the Restaurant General Manager and Training General Manager, collaborating closely to maintain seamless kitchen operations. Core responsibilities include managing food supplies, setting up steam tables, storing food safely, completing production records, and maintaining cleanliness and equipment hygiene. In this position, you will also be required to perform food temperature checks before service and adhere to strict personal hygiene and uniform policies. The Cook must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety and sanitation, and quality guest service. Safety in the workplace is paramount; thus, compliance with fire, safety, disaster plans, and risk management procedures is required. The successful candidate should be able to cooperate effectively with team members, exhibit excellent communication skills, and promote a positive environment for guests and family members alike. Essential skills include the ability to read and write moderately, manual dexterity, physical capability to stand, reach, lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds, and auditory and visual acuity. Key competencies sought after include adaptability, initiative, teamwork, the ability to work at a fast pace, sound decision-making, guest focus, strategic thinking, and optimizing work processes. Minimum qualifications for the Cook role include a high school diploma or GED, 2-3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and training, prior food service experience, and a valid ServSafe or other approved Food Handler Certification. Integrity and honesty are highly valued traits for this position. The work environment is a typical restaurant setting, with occasional extended hours as required to meet operational demands. The candidate must also be comfortable using various kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, and chef’s knives, while maintaining composure in fast-paced and sometimes urgent situations.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years related work experience or equivalent education and training
• 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
• Moderate reading and writing skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Knowledge of restaurant operations
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to maintain composure in fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to use kitchen equipment including oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives
• High level of integrity and honesty