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Zinc Cafe & Market

Prep Cook

Zinc Cafe & Market, Laguna Beach, California, us, 92652

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Zinc is a restaurant and market that provides our employees and customers a sense of place. Anyone who walks through the doors can recharge, connect with one another and with the community in which they live. Everything we do at Zinc is done with this in mind: Simple ingredients for a good life.

Responsibilities

Team Member responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Display working knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen equipment use

Follow company recipes, portion controls, presentation specifications and prep lists

Consistently ensure the prep station remains clean and organized

Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and embody an environment of teamwork

Demonstrate an eagerness to refine skills and desire to learn and grow

Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines

Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude

Perform all opening and closing duties assigned by managers

Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses

Benefits

A friendly, fun, positive work environment

Paid time off

Competitive wages plus tips; minimum starting wage is dependent on the location worked

Discounts on Zinc products, food & beverages

Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options available for part time and full time Team Members

Holiday Premium: hourly employees who work on an observed holiday will be paid 1.5x their hourly wage

401k, company matched contribution

Job Qualifications

A team player with a positive attitude

Quick and flexible learner

Communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Experience in a prep position is a plus, but not required

Basic food, kitchen equipment and prepping knowledge

English proficiency is preferred, but not required

Food handlers certification

Work Context

Working with hot foods and beverages

Walking and standing for long periods of time

Tasks will be performed using and in the proximity of coolers, stoves and other hot equipment

The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer)

The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical office and restaurant environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Zinc Café & Market is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Zinc Café & Market makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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