POSITION: Cook
Shifts needed: Monday 7:30am-1:30 pm, Friday 11:30am-3:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm, Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm
WHO WE ARE
Hook & Press is an artisan donut shop that focuses on scratch-made, craft specialty donuts as well as a limited morning menu featuring signature breakfast sandwiches and more. We hold our beverage program in as high regard as we do our donuts, serving Santa Barbara-based Coastal Coffee Collective coffee drinks and locally crafted beer and wine. We strive to be a place that welcomes every guest with a smile and serves up good vibes, great drinks and amazing food and donuts each time.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
At Hook & Press, our Line Cooks play a key role in making sure our breakfast menu is executed to our standards. They are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift.
We're seeking an experienced professional to deliver top-notch breakfast dishes with efficiency, consistency, and cleanliness. You'll manage daily prep, master all kitchen stations through comprehensive cross-training, and expertly prepare every recipe to perfection.
SKILLS
- Excellent punctuality, dependability and communication skills are vital to this role
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Very high standard of cleanliness
- Strong time management skills; able to work at a very fast pace neatly, calmly, and without sacrificing quality of product
- Ability to multitask, delegate and set priorities
- A friendly attitude and team player mentality are non-negotiables
- Comfortable with physically strenuous and repetitive tasks
- Integrity to work alone with minimal supervision
- Initiative to communicate and suggest improvements when needed
- Ability to perform basic math
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- A minimum of 1 years previous kitchen experience in a fast-paced setting is strongly preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure proper food handling and sanitation practices are followed at all times by cooks
- Prepare breakfast menu during service; ensure that dishes are executed to company standards
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work spaces
- Complete prep tasks to ensure that all prepared ingredients needed on a daily basis are being produced
- Track quantities of sauces, toppings, garnishes, meat, egg and dairy products at the end of the shift, ensure that items are always labeled/FIFO’d
- Communicate items that need to be ordered/purchased to the Owner before running out
- Have a thorough knowledge of all of the disciplines of the kitchen to be able to fill in for any position
- Visually identify quality or bad product before and after it is mixed; remove any unacceptable product
- Ensure maintenance of equipment and tools used daily and report any malfunctions to the Owner immediately
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work a variety of shifts (line cook, prep, expo), including weekends and some holidays
- Ability to work in a standing position for the duration of the shift
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds
- Fluency to read and communicate in English
- Food Handler’s Certification (within 30 days of hire)
DETAILS + BENEFITS
- Part-time
- Competitive pay
- Supplemental income (shared tips)
- Accrued paid sick time
- Workplace perks (food, coffee)
- Employee discounts on food, coffee and merchandise
- Flexible work schedules
- Opportunities for growth and development
Education: High school or equivalent (preferred)
Language: English (required)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- What do you enjoy most about working in a restaurant kitchen?
- A minimum of 1 year experience as a professional chef is required for this role. How long have you worked as a chef?
Work Location: In person
