Cook 1 / On Call Supervisor BR20260710

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $22.48

Benefits

paid holiday

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Employment assistance program

Job Description

Beacon is a prominent organization dedicated to providing exceptional dining services within military facilities. With a strong commitment to culinary excellence, food safety, and operational efficiency, Beacon plays a vital role in supporting military operations by ensuring that personnel receive high-quality, nutritious meals prepared in accordance with strict military dining facility standards. Operated with professionalism and a focus on team collaboration, Beacon strives to maintain the highest levels of service and sanitation in its food service environments. The company values its employees, providing comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a supportive work atmosphere where staff can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the mission. Employment at Beacon comes with competitive compensation starting at $22.48 per hour for full-time Cook positions, with work schedules that typically encompass Monday through Friday, as well as weekends and holidays, offering varied hours to meet operational demands.

The Cook position at Beacon is essential to the success of daily food operations. This role involves preparing and cooking a wide range of meals following standardized recipes while maintaining strict compliance with military dining facility guidelines. The Cook is responsible for ensuring food safety, sanitation, and timely service, contributing to a seamless dining experience for military personnel. Key responsibilities include operating various kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and mixers safely and efficiently, processing and portioning ingredients, and preparing diverse menu items ranging from breakfast dishes to soups and salads. The Cook collaborates closely with kitchen leadership, including the Lead Cook and Executive Chef, to ensure production meets quality and timing standards. In addition to culinary duties, the role requires diligent maintenance of kitchen cleanliness, proper storage and labeling of food items, and adherence to HACCP protocols and food safety regulations. This position demands strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment that may require working during non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays. Beacon encourages continued professional growth by supporting ongoing training and development for all kitchen staff. This opportunity offers a fulfilling career path within a respected organization committed to excellence in food service for military dining facilities.

Job Requirements

minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
culinary arts training or vocational training preferred
prior commercial kitchen experience or cooking for large groups desired
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos in english
ability to write simple correspondence in english
ability to remember oral or written instructions
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management
interact diplomatically with the public
perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands
ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions
ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action
must obtain and maintain a california food handler certification
ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced work environment
ability to work weekends evenings nights and holidays

Job Qualifications

minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
culinary arts training or vocational training preferred
prior commercial kitchen experience or cooking for large groups desired
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos in english
ability to write simple correspondence in english
ability to remember oral or written instructions
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management
interact diplomatically with the public
perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands
ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions
ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action
must obtain and maintain a california food handler certification
ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced work environment
ability to work weekends evenings nights and holidays

Job Duties

follow standardized recipes and production logs for preparing seasoning cooking tasting and baking
prepare all food items in strict accordance with military dining facility guidelines and standards
operate kitchen equipment including mixers slicers ovens grills fryers and steamers safely and efficiently
measure and mix ingredients accurately wash peel cut and shred vegetables trim and portion meats poultry and fish
cook a variety of menu items including breakfast hot entrees starches vegetables cereals sandwiches pizza soups and salads
collaborate with lead cook ii and kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and service of meals
maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas kitchen equipment and utensils throughout the shift and at end of service
properly label date and store leftovers and open products following military and haccp guidelines
monitor and rotate stock to ensure freshness reduce waste and report stock shortages or product quality issues
follow all haccp procedures food safety protocols and sanitation guidelines
ensure compliance with military dining facility policies and procedures
report hazards accidents and unsafe practices to shift supervisor
assist with setup service and cleanup for special functions and events
participate in ongoing training and professional development
perform other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor