Line Cook, Hospitality and Private Events

$39,520 - $39,520/Yr

Skirball Cultural Center - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

The Line Cook position at the Skirball Cultural Center's Hospitality and Private Events department involves preparing a variety of foods in a high-volume institutional kitchen. The role requires adherence to prescribed menus and recipes while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. The Line Cook will work under the supervision of the Executive Chef and is expected to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determines proper cooking time and temperature
• Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation
• Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members

Benefits

• Starting salary of $19 per hour