COOKS

1251 3RD ST PROMENADE near ARIZONA, Santa Monica CA

Description

CASA MARTIN is seeking Line Cooks ASAP!!!! Please apply in person and interviews will be conducted on the same day that you submit your application. No phone calls, ONLY WALK-INS CASA MARTIN 1251 3RD ST PROMENADE SANTA MONICA 90401 We are seeking seasoned and experienced Line Cooks to join our team. Hourly pay $17/HR-$21/HR depending on experience. Experience working in a Mexican restaurant preferred and strong knowledge in meat temperatures. Essential Job Functions: Maintain food storage and handling procedures Maintain food quality and nutritional standards Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards Follow production schedule Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits, to include: Washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables and fruits Weighing and measuring ingredients Methods of combination: stirring, mixing, whipping, breading, etc. Cooking: steaming, sautéing, frying, baking, roasting, braising, boiling, poaching, broiling Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling and labeling Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator Maintains a clean and sanitary work station, equipment and Distribute supplies utensils, and portable equipment Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Experience: Minimum 2-3 years culinary line cook experience Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures Excellent knowledge of food preparation and cooking Must be able to perform in a fast paced kitchen environment Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carryout detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Strong team-minded approach to fellow-workers. Primary food quality work ethic Proficient knife skills and use of following equipment: Deep Fryer Burners Salamander Electric Mixers Electric Slicers Scales