Line Cook

Ballast Point Brewing is coming to SF! We're looking for a passionate and hardworking team to help us open our newest tasting room!

Apply here online and then book an interview slot to join us January 4 or 5 at our in-person job fair. More info at: eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-job-fair-ballast-point-tickets-484570873527

Part Time & Full Time Positions Available!

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.

What you'll be doing:

• 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 brings suggestions for improvement
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

What you'll need:

• 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 Displays 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
• ServSafe Food Handler Certified
• Part Time & Full Time availability
• Schedule flexibility with nights, weekends, and holiday availability preferred
• Background check is required following all offers of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Our Cooks are good under pressure, good at following direction, perfectionist when it comes to quality, flexible and open to change, and works well with others. Our team is Honest, Acts with Integrity, Friendly, Kind, Respectful, Approachable and have a high-level ability to multi-task.

Sound like you? Apply today to be a part of this exciting opportunity!

The Perks:

• Benefits for full-time staff: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, FSA/HSA, Life & Disability, $400 Gym reimbursement, and Parking/Transit Commuter Spending Account
• Health Care contribution in accordance with San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance
• Access to a network of free therapists through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid parental leave, sick leave and generous vacation leave
• We play our part to make a difference in our community - from social and charitable partners to championing causes; at Ballast Point you're part of something bigger
• Product discount on Ballast Point merchandise, food and beer
• And of course, free beer!