Station Cook - Century City

Who We Are

Join the team at and be a part of Jon & Vinny's restaurant group, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, dynamic environment! We're looking for a dedicated, guest-focused leader who thrives in a multi-outlet setting and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest and client experiences. Whether you're a seasoned hospitality professional or ready to take the next step in your career, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with real opportunities for growth.

This Kitchen is a high-volume, multi-format hospitality program serving the creative community throughout the day, spanning a cafeteria, three coffee bars, catering, and a take-out window. We're dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel taken care of, whether they're grabbing a coffee between meetings, stopping by the cafeteria for lunch, or hosting an onsite event.

Our concept is simple yet ambitious, one unified hospitality program across several formats, built on great food, consistency, and genuine hospitality. If you're someone who thrives leading a larger, cross-functional team in a high-energy environment, this is the perfect place for you.

Hospitality

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests.

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our outlets clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What You'll Do

• Set up, prep, and execute an assigned station according to recipes, production standards, quality expectations, and direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef(s).
• Prepare and finish menu items accurately, consistently, and efficiently, with the majority of service taking place in front of guests; execute plating and presentation with care and confidence.
• Maintain a warm, positive, and professional presence throughout guest-facing service. Acknowledge guests, answer basic questions about food, and communicate clearly and respectfully as part of the guest experience.
• Be able to understand and communicate work-related instructions with teammates and comfortably handle basic guest interactions in English, as regular communication with guests is an essential part of the role.
• Know assigned recipes, ingredients, preparation methods, allergens, and dish specifications, and communicate confidently when guests have questions within your scope.
• Maintain quality control throughout service and communicate concerns immediately.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with leadership about prep levels, 86s, quality concerns, maintenance needs or equipment issues.
• Keep mise en place properly labeled, dated, stored, rotated, and stocked; help replenish stations and bring product forward from prep and storage areas as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized stations, kitchen areas, walk-ins, prep spaces, and shared areas throughout the shift while following food safety, sanitation, allergen, temperature control, and Department of Health standards and procedures.
• Support the wider operation and pitch in across departments and outlets when business needs require it; primary responsibility does not mean exclusive responsibility.
• Take on additional duties, responsibilities, or projects as directed by Kitchen leadership as the operation's needs evolve.

Working Conditions & Expectations

• This is primarily a Monday–Friday daytime position, with typical shifts falling between approximately 6:00AM and 4:00PM with start and end times varying based on business needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where priorities, guest needs, and service demands can change quickly.
• Represent Joint Venture Restaurant Group, the Kitchen, our partners, and our staff professionally, communicating respectfully and staying solutions-oriented.
• Demonstrate teamwork, a positive attitude, and strong, respectful communication with both guests and teammates.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, safety, and applicable workplace standards and laws.

Who You Are

• 1+ year experience in a restaurant, hotel, catering, or comparable professional kitchen environment.
• Reliable, self-motivated, organized, and able to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Comfortable spending the majority of the shift in front of guests and maintaining a friendly, composed, and professional presence throughout service.
• Food safety certification required; anti-harassment training required.
• Must be able to understand and communicate work-related instructions in English and handle basic guest interaction when assigned to a guest-facing station.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, bend and work in active foodservice areas.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Details

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Hourly Rate: $20-$22/hour, DOE