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Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

Fremont, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $27/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

Irvine, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

San Jose, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

Arcadia, CA

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19.04 - $20.04/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

Anaheim, CA

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Boiling Point Group

Cook Trainee

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils * Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality * Maintain personal health and sanitation standards * Must be knowledgeable ...

Los Angeles Mission Inc

Cook

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Title: Cook Department: Women's Resident Ministries Reports To: Chief Program Officer FLSA ... May serve as an overseer of student trainees or volunteers. Responsible for the training of work ...

188 Tejon Gaming Authority

$13.50 - $18/hr

These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized ...

188 Tejon Gaming Authority

$13.50 - $18/hr

These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized ...

188 Tejon Gaming Authority

$13.50 - $18/hr

These skills are typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience as a Cook Trainee or coffee shop line cook, and/or through the completion of a degree in culinary arts or recognized ...

SoLa Impact

Part-Time Line Cook

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

The Line Cook plays a vital role in the daily operations of the 60th Street Cafe by preparing high ... Experience working alongside students, interns, or trainees is a plus. * Current California Food ...

SoLa Impact

Part-Time Line Cook

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

The Line Cook plays a vital role in the daily operations of the 60th Street Café by preparing high ... Experience working alongside students, interns, or trainees is a plus. * Current California Food ...

SoLa Impact

Part-Time Line Cook

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

The Line Cook plays a vital role in the daily operations of the 60th Street Café by preparing high ... Experience working alongside students, interns, or trainees is a plus. * Current California Food ...

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Cook Trainee

Fremont, CA • On-site

Boiling Point Group
Restaurants • 1 - 5K employees
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$18.75 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

We are looking to expand and are in need of candidates with a positive, motivated attitude that would love to grow with the company. We would love for you to join us and be part of the Boiling Point family!

Purpose & Summary:

To provide patron satisfaction in our restaurant that revolves around preparing food for recipe execution, appearance, and quality of food to lead to an overall great dining experience for the patrons.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
  • Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by BP's gold standard
  • Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station
  • Responsible for maintaining all equipment machines to prepare food including powering on and off at the beginning and close of the restaurant
  • Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
  • Verify that prepared food meets BP requirements for quality
  • Maintain personal health and sanitation standards
  • Must be knowledgeable of all safety codes per BP's guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with BP's code of ethics, integrity and conduct

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Preferred 1+ year of experience working in a restaurant environment, preferably as a cook
  • Friendly attitude with excellent customer service skills
  • Able to multitask and work in a team environment
  • Must be proficient in computer knowledge including MS Office Suite products
  • High School diploma preferred
  • All candidates are subject to a background check and employment verification process

Physical demands:

  • Ability to continuously stand or walk
  • Ability to bend and lift occasionally
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently

Work environment:

  • Work will be conducted in a restaurant environment
  • May encounter temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 425 degrees around equipment in the kitchen if needed to enter that area
  • May occasionally walk on slippery surfaces
  • Noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance*
  • Life insurance*
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off*

We've come a long way since we opened our first location in 2004. But our goal still remains the same: to bring an authentic Taiwanese dining experience to a wider audience. We're always looking for people who share our passion for great food and good times. Expand your horizons and gain valuable skills as a part of one of the fastest growing companies in North America!

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