Experienced - Cook

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Position Overview

Bon Appétit is seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced food service environment. The ideal candidate has previous commercial kitchen experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining Bon Appétit's standards for fresh, from-scratch cooking.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and production standards.

Set up and stock workstations with the necessary ingredients and supplies.

Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.

Maintain clean and organized work areas, equipment, and storage spaces.

Monitor food quality, freshness, and presentation.

Assist with food prep, batch cooking, and service line support as needed.

Follow directions from chefs, kitchen managers, and supervisors.

Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service.

Properly store, label, and rotate food products.

Adhere to all workplace safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant, catering, hospitality, corporate dining, or higher education food service environment.

Knowledge of knife skills, cooking techniques, and food preparation methods.

Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.

Preferred Experience

Experience with high-volume food production.

Experience in corporate dining, university dining, or catering operations.

***General Requirements***

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Event Staff/Food Service

When working in Event Staff or Food Service Position through Bluecrew, you may be expected to do any and all of the following:

• Working independently or in a team to cook, prepare, serve, or transport food items
• Engaging with customers while operating a point of sale machine or cash register in a professional and courteous manner
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, or other items at the start or end of your shift
• Work on your feet, either stationary or constantly moving for the full shift
• Reaching, crouching, bending over, and other physically strenuous activities at times, as required by the immediate supervisor
• Comfortable working in a busy and at times hectic environment
• There may be a specific dress code, but if it is not listed, please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and pants.
• Note for that for any event staff position that requires handling food, you will need to follow GMP guidelines which include keeping your hair up, neatly trimmed fingernails, and you may be required to cover any facial hair.

It is important to Bluecrew that you go home in the same healthy state that you came to work in, so please do not accept this assignment if you cannot fulfill all of the above duties.

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