Banquet Cook

Company Overview

Named one of Travel + Leisure’s “Best Date Spots in America”, Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top “Most Romantic Restaurants in LA” by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Castaway is looking for exceptional line cooks to join our culinary team. This is your chance to work with one of the country's top chefs and be part of a team that delivers amazing food, cocktails, and an incredible view of the valley. Castaway Burbank is the top eatery in Los Angeles and is committed to providing guests with a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Pay: $18 - $23 / hour

• Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals – Free meal for every eight-hour shift
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values.
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off

• Work alongside the kitchen team to prepare and cook meals according to BEOs, established recipes, and standards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, up to par with Health Department standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective service.
• Assist with inventory and ordering as needed.

• 1 year previous experience as a prep or line cook is required
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Ability to execute high-volume, large-scale event orders
• Positive attitude, team player, and able to work collaboratively with others
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including most weekends and nights

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

• Required:
  
  1 year
• Banquet cook, Line Cook or Prep Cook

• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group

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