Cook

  • California
  • San Pedro Fish Market
Description:
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Full Time and Part Time positions available
$18 - $22 depending on experience + shared tips
Join the Family! Join the Fun!
San Pedro Fish Market, home of the World Famous Shrimp Tray, is a family owned and operated business that believes if we take care of our people like family, our people will take care of our guests. Located on the iconic waterfront of the Port of Los Angeles, we have a a passion for teamwork, incredible food and providing our guests with a one-of-a-kind experience.
Our Cooks are at the heart of the San Pedro Fish Market experience by helping our guests Celebrate Food & Family. As part of a cohesive and family-style BOH team, our Cooks are responsible for maintaining the integrity of our World Famous Shrimp Tray in addition to preparing all of our menu items by following our established recipes. Any member of our crew should enjoy working in a busy restaurant environment with the capacity to take and follow direction and multi-task efficiently.
We stand by and live our Core Values: Lead by Example, Family and Passion About What You Do.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WORK TASKS
• Create our menu items by properly measuring, assembling, prepping and cooking ingredients.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of our menu, recipes, portioning, garnishes and plating.
• Prepare components of each dish on our menu using our established SPFM recipes.
• Ability to expertly use a plantcha, grill, deep fryer and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of seafood tastes and textures.
• Ability to scale, gut and fillet seafood with minimal waste.
• Monitor quality control and rotate product based on established procedures; label, date and rotate according to FIFO.
• Properly store items at appropriate temperatures.
• Organize work space, refrigerators, freezers, walk-in and dry storage throughout the shift.
• Restock the kitchen as needed.
• Deep clean and sanitize kitchen and equipment according the checklists.
• Complete opening and closing work and accurately complete checklists.
• Promote teamwork by assisting team members and upholding the Company's Core Values.
• Follow and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment for crew and guests.
• Comply with all city, state, federal and Company regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety policies and promptly report violations or concerns to the General Manager.
Requirements:
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent.
1+ year related experience in similar work environment.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Current Food Handler's Card.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Strong knowledge of proper food safety/handling procedures, knife skills, garnishing, sautéing, grilling,
fish filleting and seafood preparation, and general food preparation.
• Working knowledge of commercial cooking equipment.
• Comfortable working within a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand an extensive variety of work-related instructions and documents
pertaining to Company operations, safety, finance, HR, and payroll.
• Ability to use the Company's timekeeping system and point of service system.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new work skill sets and concepts.
• Working knowledge of city, state, and federal hospitality laws and regulations.
Additional Info:
San Pedro Fish Market offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Discounted Meals
Flexible Schedules
Internal growth opportunities
Leadership coaching and training