Job DetailsDamian, located in the Arts District of LA, is currently seeking highly driven and experienced Line Cooks to join our team!
Task and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Plate menu items along with appropriate garnish.
- 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.
- Ensure all food containers are dated and rotated according to company standards, and ensure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Responsible for checking pars for shift use, determining necessary preparation, freezer pull, line set up, and noting any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
- Ensure 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 food cost problems and 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 pertaining to personal appearance, attendance, and conduct.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
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 directions 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 multitask in a demanding environment.
Key CompetenciesDecision-making, judgment, problem analysis and problem-solving, planning and organizing, resource management, communication, guest service focus, quality orientation, teamwork, attention to detail
Physical DemandsInvolves 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 of food preparation experience in a fine dining high-volume restaurant
- Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred
- Food Handler’s certificate is preferred
- Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends and shifts from morning through late night
