Line Cook

ATLA, an Enrique Olvera project moving to the west coast is currently seeking experienced Line Cooks to join their opening team.

Task and Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, and other kitchen equipment
• Fries, sautés, or otherwise cooks food items and prepares pan sauces as appropriate.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other products as instructed.
• Plate menu items along with appropriate garnish.
• Take stock of current inventory and prepare daily prep list.
• Selects and uses knives, hand tools, utensils and equipment to portion, cut, slice, dip, batter, bread, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, fry, sauté, or otherwise produce food in their station.
• Ensure DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to kitchen operations Maintain safety and cleanliness of service areas through service
• Adapt to daily specials/menu changes and learn to prepare new items as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility with special requests and substitutions (allergies, etc.).
• Suggest and propose culinary improvements to BOH Management team
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Report the breakage, loss or theft of any restaurant property
• Ensure all food containers are dated and rotate as per company standards, ensure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Ensure food quality will meet or exceed guests’ expectations.
• Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each guest.
• Responsible for checking pars for shift use, determining necessary preparation, freezer pull, line set up, and note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Ensure that all food items not used on the next shift are returned to designated storage areas, and cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per standards.
• Adheres to all company and department procedures, policies, expectations and quality standards.
• Adhere to all company procedures as it pertains to personal appearance, attendance and conduct
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow and complete daily checklists for opening and closing side work duties.
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote company culture
• Perform inventory responsibilities daily
• Update job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of food and food preparation
• Excellent understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Advanced time management experience
• Must be able to follow direction and communicate effectively
• Strong work ethic with a keen sense of urgency
• Impeccable service standards and attention to detail
• Clean work habits and personal grooming
• Resourceful and well-organized, Openness & willingness to learn
• Personable, outgoing, energetic team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
• Integrity, Multi-tasking & Problem solving, Initiative & follow through

Key Competencies

Decision-making, judgment, problem analysis and problem-solving, planning and organizing, resource management, communication, guest service focus, quality orientation, teamwork, attention to detail

Physical Demands

Involves standing most of the time, as well as climbing stairs repeatedly. Also involves repeated reaching with arms and hands, carrying objects less than 40 lbs and bending and stooping.  May include possible lifting and moving objects of 40lbs or more.

Position Requirements

• At least 2 years in food preparation experience in a high volume restaurant
• Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred
• Food Handler’s certificate is required
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends, and shifts from morning through late night

Compensation: Hourly ($18.50+ Tips)

More detail about ATLA – Venice part of Casamata, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/487639-atla-venice