Company Overview:
Castaway, recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America," offers a distinctive dining experience where both guests and team members are treated like stars. Our seasonally inspired menu showcases premium cuts of meat sourced from top-tier butchers, an exquisite raw bar, vegetable-forward sides, and customizable charcuterie boards. Castaway has garnered numerous prestigious accolades, including being named one of the "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, OpenTable, and NBC.
At Castaway, our mission is to continuously innovate and deliver a five-star experience to our team members, guests, and the community. SRC is committed to fostering internal growth, collaboration, and teamwork, while creating a positive and supportive work environment. We are excited to welcome our next valued team member to join us in this pursuit.
Experienced Prep Cook
Position Summary: We are seeking dedicated and experienced Prep Cooks to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food according to recipe specifications and ensuring the overall success of our daily culinary operations.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
- Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
- Employee Meals - Free meal for every eight-hour shift
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
- Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
- Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
- Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
- Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the kitchen team to prepare and prep food according to established recipes and standards.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, up to par with Health Department standards.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective service.
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
- Ensure food is prepared and presented in an attractive and appetizing manner.
- Assist with the preparation of ingredients and food items for future meals.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages or needs to the kitchen management.
- Handle and store food items appropriately to prevent spoilage and waste.
- Adhere to portion control standards and minimize food waste.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff as needed.
Qualifications:
- 2 years previous experience as a line cook
- Knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Positive attitude, team player, and able to work collaboratively with others
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
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An Automated Decision System (ADS) is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:
- The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
- The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
- The candidate’s fit for this job posting.
The use of AI technology, which may be considered an ADS, is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the position’s criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired by emailing the employer directly using the email listed on the careers site.
