Lead Line Cook (Thurs - Mon/Closing)

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion. They must comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards and must also maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers. They will follow all standard policies and procedures within their assigned department.

Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $23.50/hour

WORK SCHEDULE: Thursday - Monday / 10am - 6:30pm (Weekend/Closing)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working with management and assisting with training of new staff.
• Overseeing management request are being met.
• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes all food handling for daily use as well as for Catering/VIP events.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Chef.
• Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Chef.
• Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment is in safe working condition.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift and sanitation buckets are being used and replaced by guidelines.
• Ensure that staff are adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Works with management on online correspondence and assist in pertaining the catering /VIP orders.
• Menu planning, Cash handling/ training, monitor health inspection readiness at all times, time and temperature log.
• Inspect the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that product meets Café standards.
• Assist management with keeping crew on task /breaks and lunches while also taking yours to ensure coverage.
• Assist management with the creative development of new sales products, Catering Sales, Online sales, and advertising.
• Inventory/ ordering documenting shortages & waste.
• Keep the recipe binder clean, organized, and complete, making sure all workers are following guidelines when making items.
• Monitor FOH and BOH Duties and services are being met with adequate product and speed.
• Keep up on all cook related duties.
• Responsible for opening/closing Café in managers absence .
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must take the initiative to excel
• Must possess organizational skills
• Integrity and good work habits required
• Must have a positive attitude as well as service oriented
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow the directives of Director/Supervisor 
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism when necessary
• Must have the willingness and desire to learn
• Detail oriented
• Must work safe and professional at all times
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to keep the department OSHA/Health Compliant
• Knowledge of all company policies and procedures, e.g., safety
• Ability to contribute hands on

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent,
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Some culinary school experience a plus
• Must have up to date ServSafe Certificate

$22.00 - $23.50/hour

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.