cook, food prep, cocinero

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Zinque - Westlake Village, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Westlake Village, CA

About the position

Zinqué is seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Supervisor for our Westlake Village location. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume food and beverage operations, with a focus on French cuisine and other culinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and scheduling of kitchen staff.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
• Assist in menu planning and development, focusing on French cuisine and other culinary styles.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in high-volume food and beverage operations.
• Experience in both non-corporate and corporate chain restaurants preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ordering and scheduling in a kitchen environment.
• Strong hospitality orientation and ability to multitask effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Health Department rules and regulations.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Food handler certificate required.
• Ability to work varied and flexible hours.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with pizza and pasta preparation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with omelets and egg dishes is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Free meals