Line Cook

Loreto in Frogtown/Elysian Valley is looking for a Line Cook to join our team!  We’re an upscale-casual Mexican seafood restaurant that specializes in seafood dishes inspired by the fresh ingredients from the Baja coast.  We are a full bar restaurant with specialty cocktails and a curated wine selection.  Mariscos Za Za Zá is our counter-service lunch concept at the same location.

We’re looking for Part-Time Line Cooks with dinner availability.  Full-time opportunity based on performance and availability.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides according to standards
• Understand and apply the correct use of kitchen equipment with respect to safety and maintenance
• Comply with all culinary and mandatory staff training
• Cold and hot line for dinner and lunch service
• Demonstrate efficiency when applying company standards and rules
• Maintain and strictly abide by state and city health code regulations
• Ensure that food leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature according to established standards
• Report any maintenance deficiencies in a quick and timely way
• Maintain a professional relationship with all restaurant personnel
• Actively involved in maintaining and restocking of necessary ingredients/items
• Adhere to dress code policy in addition to following good personal hygiene habits
• Positive attitude, sense of responsibility and ownership of the position
• Possess attention to detail
• Work with a sense of urgency
• Follow all guidelines in our Kitchen Manual

Requirements:

• Valid Food Handler’s certificate preferred
• 2+ years work experience in fine dining and/or high-volume establishment preferred.
• Be comfortable with repetitive motions such as walking, bending and standing during your scheduled shift.
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Compensation:

• $18 - $19.00 depending on experience
• Tips

This job description is not an exclusive list of all functions of the role. Other tasks may be asked to be performed as needed in the best interest of the business.