Cook

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• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production planning.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Sets steam table.
• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining area.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health guidelines; observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking date.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to appropriate personnel.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, ensuring excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food.
• Apportions food for service.
• Maintains daily production schedule.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times, including dishwashing.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before serving.
• Completes requirements for in‑service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of California Fish Grill.
• Collaborates with team members to implement safety, fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all data, including food operation data.
• Ensures Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Provides a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory practices.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and the community.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

• Restaurant operations.
• Food safety and sanitation.
• Quality customer service.
• Safe work habits and procedures (e.g., knife handling, lifting, carrying trays/bus tubs).
• Company rules and procedures, in compliance with state and federal laws.

• Moderate reading and writing skills.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 lbs or less.
• Manual dexterity.
• Auditory and visual skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and company policies related to job safety.

• Takes initiative.
• Adaptability.
• Strong teamwork.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Sound decision making.
• Customer focus.
• Strategic thinking.
• Optimizes work processes.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2-3 years related work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Prior experience in related food service positions.
• Valid Serv Safe® or other approved Food Handler Certification.
• High level of integrity and honesty.

• Ability to perform multiple repetitive tasks.
• Frequent standing, reaching with hands and arms, and stooping.
• Maintain composure when dealing with staff and under urgent or high‑pressure situations in a fast‑paced environment.

• May be required to work beyond normal hours to meet customer needs.

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