Black Bear Diner- Prep/Bake

Bakersfield, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.00 - $17.75

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Black Bear Diner is a renowned American restaurant chain celebrated for its homestyle cooking and welcoming atmosphere. It prides itself on delivering hearty, classic comfort food made from scratch, ensuring every guest has a memorable dining experience. As a company, Black Bear Diner emphasizes quality, consistency, and excellent customer service while fostering a positive work environment for its team members. With numerous locations across the United States, the restaurant has built a reputation for its commitment to traditional recipes and high standards in food preparation and service.

The role of a Cook at Black Bear Diner is integral to maintaining the restaurant's culinary standards and delivering the delightful dining experiences customers expect. This position involves consistently preparing, cooking, and portioning food according to established Black Bear Diner recipes, procedures, and standards. The Cook must adhere strictly to all food safety requirements, including monitoring temperature controls, properly dating and labeling products, and rotating stock to use the oldest first. Attention to cleanliness and sanitation is crucial, requiring the Cook to maintain a tidy work station encompassing tables, shelves, stoves, ovens, and refrigeration equipment. Proper handling, storing, and rotating of all food products are essential duties to ensure freshness and safety.

Additionally, the Cook is responsible for completing sidework related to their station and shift, closing prep and bake areas correctly, and following a detailed closing checklist for kitchen stations. Teamwork is vital, as the Cook must assist others during closing procedures to ensure the kitchen is ready for the next day. Flexibility is also necessary since other related duties might be assigned by the manager-on-duty as needed. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about cooking and food safety to contribute to a successful and well-respected restaurant chain, gain valuable experience, and grow within the company. Black Bear Diner typically offers part-time and full-time employment options with competitive pay aligned with industry standards.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior cooking or food preparation experience preferred
Ability to stand for extended periods
Basic understanding of kitchen equipment use
Food handler’s certification preferred
Ability to follow food safety protocols
Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar cooking or kitchen role preferred
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures accurately
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Duties

Consistently prepare, cook, portion all food according to Black Bear Diner recipes, procedures and standards
Comply with all food safety requirements such as checking and maintaining temperature, dating and labeling products, rotating products so that oldest is used first
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, stoves, ovens and refrigeration equipment
Handle, store and rotate all products properly
Complete sidework for station and shift
Close the prep and bake areas correctly
Follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Assist others in closing stations and the kitchen
Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty