Olive & Hay - Cook 1

Napa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.50 - $24.50

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job Description

This position is offered by a well-established restaurant that prides itself on delivering high-quality culinary experiences to its guests. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to excellence, this restaurant combines a passion for food with attentive service to create memorable dining experiences. The establishment values teamwork, innovation, and professionalism in its kitchen staff, aiming to maintain a welcoming environment for both employees and guests alike.

The Cook 1 role is a key part of this dynamic culinary team. This position involves providing daily leadership and guidance to fellow cooks to ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently while consistently delivering top-quality food. The cook will be responsible for coordinating workflow, assigning tasks, reviewing performance, and assisting with training and feedback to junior team members. This role requires a professional who can confidently lead by example while executing a wide range of menu items, including soups, meats, seafood, vegetables, and other dishes for both restaurant service and in-room dining. Fabricating proteins such as poultry, beef, fish, and shellfish will be a significant part of the responsibilities. Additionally, the cook will contribute to daily specials creation and support the team in maintaining high culinary standards.

The employment type is hourly, with a competitive pay rate ranging from $23.50 to $24.50 per hour. This position offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who want to develop their leadership skills and enhance their expertise in a fast-paced and quality-driven environment. The role is perfect for individuals who have at least two years of restaurant prep or line-cook experience and possess a leadership mindset committed to supporting team growth and guest satisfaction. Strong task delegation, communication skills, and a detailed knowledge of food preparation and safety standards are essential. The ideal candidate must demonstrate advanced culinary proficiency, including exceptional knife skills and the ability to monitor food presentation, portioning, and timely delivery of dishes. Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with guests are also key aspects of this role. This position requires fluency in English for clear communication and the ability to obtain a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of hire, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Overall, this Cook 1 position offers a rewarding career path for culinary professionals dedicated to excellence, efficiency, and teamwork within a respected restaurant environment where passion for food and exceptional service are paramount.

Job Requirements

Minimum of two years of restaurant prep or line-cook experience
ability to lead by example mentoring team members training junior cooks and ensuring all staff uphold guest satisfaction and service standards
strong task delegation skills and ability to communicate expectations clearly while maintaining an environment focused on efficiency quality and guest service
detailed knowledge of menus recipes food-quality standards and industry regulations
advanced culinary proficiency including professional cooking techniques food-preparation expertise and exceptional knife skills
ability to monitor and correct food presentation portioning and timing so dishes leave kitchen simultaneously accurately and at peak quality
strong interpersonal skills with professional positive attitude and ability to interact directly with guests when needed
ability to read and interpret recipes safety guidelines operating instructions and procedural manuals
must be able to speak read write and understand English to ensure safe and accurate communication
leadership mindset confident in responsibilities supporting team development and maintaining high culinary standards
valid Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Job Qualifications

Minimum of two years of restaurant prep or line-cook experience
ability to lead by example mentoring team members training junior cooks and ensuring staff uphold guest satisfaction and service standards
strong task delegation skills and ability to communicate expectations clearly while maintaining focus on efficiency quality and guest service
detailed knowledge of menus recipes food-quality standards and industry regulations
advanced culinary proficiency including professional cooking techniques food-preparation expertise and exceptional knife skills
ability to monitor and correct food presentation portioning and timing for simultaneous accurate and peak quality dish delivery
strong interpersonal skills with professional positive attitude and ability to interact with guests when needed
ability to read and interpret recipes safety guidelines operating instructions and procedural manuals
leadership mindset confident in responsibilities supporting team development and maintaining high culinary standards
valid Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Job Duties

Provide daily leadership and guidance to cooks ensuring kitchen operates efficiently and delivers high-quality food
coordinate workflow assign tasks review work performance and assist with training and performance feedback
prepare a wide range of menu items including soups meats seafood vegetables and other dishes for restaurant service and in-room dining
fabricate proteins including poultry beef fish and shellfish
contribute to the creation of daily specials and support culinary team with menu-quality execution