Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY La Jolla

Joey La Jolla CookWage ScaleLine Cook - $17.75 - $30.00 per hour. This position is eligible for tips.Prep Cook - $17.75 - $30.00 per hour. This position is eligible for tips.These positions will earn a base hourly rate between $17.75/hour and $30.00/hour and will be eligible to participate in our company tip pool. Our tip pool distributions fluctuate, and we cannot guarantee a certain distribution. However, on average, employees in these same positions may make between $3.00 and $10.00 in tips per hour.DutiesPrep all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards.Utilize various prep and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accordance with JOEY recipes. Wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc. Coordinate with other stations.Develop knife skills for efficiency and safety.Communicate with the team to deliver perfect food coordination.Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.Clean, organize, and maintain refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, prep and dry storage areas, etc.Complete assigned side work and closing duties to set your team up for success. Stock, clean, and organize line stations.Follow all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds. Report equipment problems and maintenance issues to leadership immediately.Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.Basic Qualifications1-3+ years culinary experience (If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.Possess a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSuccessful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.They are passionate about quality and professionalism.They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.They exude confidence, humility, and respect.They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.BenefitsCareer development, education, and growth opportunities.Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.Discounted employee shift meals.10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.Paid sick leave.Referral bonus program.Sales competitions and rewards.Join our team!If you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Roll up your sleeves... YOUR journey starts here.About JOEY RestaurantsThe JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative environment, where we are committed to training, educating, and empowering our people.JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.