Sous Chef Line Cook

Sous Chef / Line Cook

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen

Location:

Palo Alto, CA.

Employment type:

Full-time. Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Seniority level:
Mid‑senior level. Job function:
Management and Manufacturing.

We are looking for an experienced cook to work side by side with our Executive Chef and contribute to the overall excellence of our newest restaurant. The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative sous chef. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu.

In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount. A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks.

• Maintaining a sanitized and well‑organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Managing food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

• Must have prior experience as a sous chef in a high‑volume restaurant.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must understand recipes, recipe ideation, and recipe improvement.

8 hour shift.

• Health insurance.

715 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.