Skilled Line Cooks (Northridge)

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Paragon Bar and Grill

We are seeking a skilled line cook for our small, busy, friendly, and relaxed neighborhood bar and grill located in Northridge. Our menu includes a variety of dishes, such as breakfast and weekly specials, so you must be capable of working across multiple stations. Depending on the shift, our cooks operate on a one-, two-, or three-person line in the kitchen. Duties also involve prep work and dishwashing. Since we have a compact kitchen, every team member shares responsibility for its efficiency and success.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A detail-oriented and ambitious line or prep cook
• Personable, outgoing, well-groomed, and motivated
• Available to work on Sundays and some split shifts
• Equipped with common sense, integrity, a positive attitude, and excellent time management skills
• A team member driven to succeed, willing to go above and beyond when needed
• Responsible for producing menu items that follow recipes created by the executive chef
• Accountable for completing a daily prep plan
• Able to speak and read English

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience
• A can-do, goal-oriented attitude focused on getting the job done
• Strong knowledge of food
• Ability to create and execute dishes according to recipes
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Serve Safe and Food Safety Handler certification required
• Willingness to work alone at times with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of health department standards for safety and sanitation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule: morning and/or evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, 35 to 40 hours per week
• Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds