Line Cook

POSITION: Breakfast Line Cook/Prep Cook

***Minimum of 6 months restaurant kitchen experience required to apply***

We are looking for a candidate to join our team of Cooks at our location on East Figueroa Street. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing our breakfast menu in an efficient, consistent and sanitary manner during breakfast service. Some daily food prep is also expected of this position. Candidates will have the opportunity to grow into higher level positions as we continue to expand.

The Line Cooks go through extensive training and will be cross-trained on each station’s respective duties. Our training is structured so that Line Cooks build a strong product-knowledge foundation and gain exceptional skills to be able to handle many different situations that may arise within our kitchen.

Please only apply if you are able to work five days per week. We are looking for someone who can work all of the following shifts: Monday 8:00am-3:30pm (food prep shift) Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00/7:30am-1:30/2:00pm

WHO WE ARE

Hook & Press is an artisan donut shop that focuses on scratch-made, craft specialty donuts as well as a limited morning menu featuring signature breakfast sandwiches, tartines and more. We use high quality ingredients and rotate our donut flavors to showcase the best of what’s in season. Naturally, we avoid artificial ingredients and preservatives wherever possible because our customers deserve the best! We hold our beverage program in as high regard as we do our donuts, serving Santa Barbara-based Coastal Coffee Collective coffee drinks and locally crafted beer and wine. But we firmly believe that what keeps people coming back to Hook & Press is our obsession with providing an outstanding customer service experience. We strive to be a place that welcomes every guest with a smile and serves up good vibes, great drinks and amazing food and donuts each time.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

At Hook & Press, our Line Cooks play a key role in making sure our breakfast menu is executed to our standards. They are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift.

SKILLS

• Excellent punctuality, dependability and strong communication skills are absolutely required
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and able to work at a fast pace
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• A friendly attitude and team player mentality are non-negotiables
• Comfortable with physically strenuous and repetitive tasks
• Curiosity to continue to learn
• Integrity to work alone with minimal supervision
• Initiative to communicate and suggest improvements when needed
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous kitchen experience strongly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and assemble breakfast sandwiches, tartines, side dishes and specials per company standards
• Bake the appropriate quantities of biscuits and bacon for each day’s breakfast service
• Communicate with other cooks to help ensure quantities of prep items needed on a daily/weekly basis are being produced
• Consolidate and label containers of sauces, toppings, garnishes, meat, egg and dairy products at the end of the shift
• Have a thorough knowledge of all of the disciplines of the kitchen to be able to fill in for any position, including preparing all menu items and washing dishes if needed
• Visually identify quality or bad product before and after it is mixed; remove any unacceptable product
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas including but not limited to: tables, shelves, equipment, walls and floors
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and tools used daily and report any malfunctions to the Owner immediately

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to inspire co-workers with a positive attitude
• Help build a diverse culture focused on creativity, passion and open communication
• Ready to be challenged through an inspirational approach to take their career to the next level
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including some weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a standing position for the duration of the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds
• Fluency to read and communicate in English
• Food Handler’s Certification (within 30 days of hire)

DETAILS BENEFITS

• Part-time
• Competitive pay
• Supplemental income (shared tips)
• Accrued paid sick time
• Workplace perks (food, coffee)
• Employee discounts on food, coffee and merchandise
• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunities for growth and development

Education: High school or equivalent (preferred)

Language: English (required)