Line/Prep Cook, One Month Vacation/Bonus (Burbank)

About This Job

MCS is currently seeking full-time Line and Prep Cooks with prior experience. This role is ideal for individuals seeking an improved balance between their professional and personal lives, as it includes a combined vacation and merit bonus equivalent to one full month of paid time off annually. A genuine passion for the culinary craft and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential. This position offers significant potential for career growth within prestigious, chef-driven environments, including partnerships with notable names such as Guy Fieri and The Michael Mina Group.

Our culinary team members play a key role in our operation\'s success by preparing all menu items to exact specifications. The primary duties involve cooking all dishes assigned to their station and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace on the line.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently prepare high-quality food in a timely manner, adhering strictly to company recipes and standards.
• Turn or stir foods to promote even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to established recipes or based on professional judgment and experience.
• Evaluate food for proper doneness using methods such as tasting, smelling, or testing with utensils.
• Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients as required by recipes or judgment, utilizing appropriate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards at your assigned workstation and throughout the kitchen.
• Inspect food preparation and serving zones to ensure compliance with safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Adhere to all guidelines regarding portion sizes, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Estimate food consumption needs, requisition supplies, and retrieve items from storage.
• Set up the line according to kitchen guidelines and predetermined par sheets.
• Verify that all kitchen equipment is in working order.
• Restock station supplies to designated par levels.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and tools are present at the station.
• Memorize all ingredients and portion sizes for menu items.
• Properly wrap, date, and store food in refrigeration.
• Sanitize cutting boards regularly.
• Keep station shelves organized.
• Hand-clean all knives.
• Participate in and complete line checks to guarantee the quality of served products.
• Assist in cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Wash hands frequently throughout the shift.
• Handle all kitchen utensils, knives, and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, employing positive communication at all times.
• Clean, stock, and maintain the line area continuously during the shift.
• Follow all established safety and sanitation policies without exception.

Required Qualifications:

• Communication: Ability to convey ideas and information verbally in a way that is easily understood by the audience.
• Ethics and Integrity: Maintains the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professional conduct.
• Teamwork: Fosters cooperation and a shared commitment within a team to meet objectives and deliverables.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to building and sustaining customer satisfaction with the organization\'s products and services.
• Relationship Building: Develops constructive working relationships characterized by mutual acceptance, cooperation, and respect.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works effectively with a diverse range of personalities and individuals.
• Listening Skills: Comprehends and learns from the input of others.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjusts effectively to evolving business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

This position is located at Burbank Airport. The United States Government will conduct a 10-year background investigation to determine eligibility for obtaining a workplace security badge. The preferred method of application is in person, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Lunchbox Restaurant situated at the airport\'s main entrance: 2627 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. Alternatively, you may call 818-972-1331 extension 4, or apply online via our website at Metropolitan-culinary-services.r365hire.com/account.