Kitchen Preparation Specialist

6 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States L&E Oyster Bar Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Preparation Specialist to join our team at L&E Oyster Bar in Silverlake. As a key member of our culinary team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality dishes are prepared and served to our guests.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented team, learn new skills, and take your career to the next level.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, raw stations, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain 100% responsibility for the quality of products served, adhering to our high standards.
  • Familiarize yourself with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Prep, stock, and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
  • Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat top ranges, and refrigeration equipment.
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating.
  • Show proficiency in shucking oysters.
  • Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
  • Adhere to sanitation guidelines set forth by the Health Department.
  • Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Closing the kitchen properly and following the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
  • Attend all scheduled employee meetings.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
  • A valid Food Handlers permit is required.

Work Environment and Expectations:

  • Varying shifts between early morning and late evening, weekends, and holidays.
  • Shifts range from 6-8 hours, with occasional overtime requests.
  • Professional demeanor and respectful attitude towards guests, fellow employees, and management.
  • Demonstrate teamwork and flexibility in all areas of the restaurant.
  • Positive attitude and adaptability in various situations.
  • Strict adherence to safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Prioritize the best interests of the restaurant, colleagues, and guests.
  • Welcome feedback and coaching from the management team to continuously grow and improve.

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift up to 20-50 pounds regularly.
  • Repetitive tasks with minimal breaks.
  • Stand for up to 8 hours during work shifts.

Salary: $45,000-$60,000 per year, depending on experience. The estimated salary range is based on industry standards for similar positions in the Los Angeles area. Please note that salaries may vary based on individual qualifications, experience, and performance.



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