Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
LINE COOK — THE DUTCHESS | OJAI CA| MICHELIN RECOGNIZED
3pm - 11:30pm
The Dutchess is an energetic restaurant featuring Burmese fare, prepared with organic and biodynamic ingredients sourced from local Farmers, Shepards, and Fishermen.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Prepare ingredients and execute dishes with consistency, care, and an eye for quality
- Set up and break down your station with pride, keeping things clean and organized from open to close
- Assist with protein handling, portioning, and trimming as directed
- Stay ahead of your mise en place, anticipating what the station needs to keep service flowing
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and Dept of Health protocols
- Participate in team briefings to stay on top of menu changes and service priorities
WHO YOU ARE
- Genuinely passionate about food and cooking and excited to continuously improve
- Detail-oriented and committed to doing things right, even when it's busy
- A team player who understands that a great kitchen is a collective effort
- Calm and focused under pressure
EXPERIENCE
- Prior kitchen experience is a plus, but what matters most is attitude and work ethic. If you're passionate about food, eager to learn, and ready to show up fully every shift, we'll teach you the rest. Basic knife skills and familiarity with food prep are helpful. A genuine curiosity about ingredients, technique, and where food comes from is everything.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.00) plus tips
Estimated Weekly Tips: $240.00
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Organization
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Stress Management
Willingness to Learn
Positive Attitude
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Part of Rustic Canyon Family
The Dutchess is an all-day bakery, café and Burmese-Californian restaurant & is a fun, eclectic collaboration amongst friends and family--Restaurateurs Zoe Nathan & Josh Loeb, Baker Kelsey Brito and Chef Saw Naing. Daytime features great coffee & tea from local purveyors, freshly-baked breads, pastries, treats & pre-made sandwiches, with breakfast & lunch dishes from the kitchen from 8am-2pm. Nighttime shifts into an energetic restaurant featuring Burmese fare, as a celebration of Saw's heritage, along with farmers' market-driven cocktails, regional craft beers & small-production wines. Everything is crafted with beautiful ingredients, with the majority coming from less than 50 miles away.
RC Family Guiding Principals
•Serve delicious, thoughtful food using the best local ingredients.
•Create an environment for guests where they feel like they are being taken into our home and cared for.
•Take care of ourselves and each other so we can feel proud about the work that we do.
