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Established in 1996 in San Diego, California, Ballast Point has earned a reputation for innovation, quality, and a passion for the craft. Our brewery not only excels in creating world‑class beer, but also in fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture. We value teamwork, creativity, and a dedication to quality that extends to every aspect of our operation.

If you are passionate about craft beer, innovation, and want to be a part of a dynamic company with a storied history, Ballast Point Brewing Company is the perfect place to embark on a rewarding career journey. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of brewing excellence and make a lasting impact in the world of craft beer.

The Line Cook I sets the stage for success in our kitchens. The Line Cook I will accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. The Line Cook I will lead areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates while maintaining a clean and safe cooking environment, and always ready and willing to take on culinary tasks as they arise.

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Assist in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed
• Close the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager‑on‑duty

• 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in a high‑volume restaurant
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room teams
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
• Ability to follow printed recipes and plate specifications
• Ability to display knife skills and work in a clean / sanitary manner
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene in accordance with Health Department standards for food service employees
• Maintain an attitude of continuous improvement either individually or as a team member
• Serv Safe Food Handler Certified or willing to obtain
• Schedule flexibility with nights, weekends, and holiday availability preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Frequently spend 8 hours working, standing, walking, and remaining stationary on feet
• Frequently talk or hear
• Frequently use taste and smell senses
• Continuously reach, push, pull, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe
• Frequently wash hands and handle cleaning products
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Frequently…