Line Cook

Botanica
Los Angeles, California
Part Time

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Botanica restaurant is seeking two part-time line cooks for our pantry/salad station. We have two job openings: AM line (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8am - 3:30pm) and PM line (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2:30 - 10pm).

Botanica is an ambitious, critically lauded, modern Californian restaurant in Silver Lake with an extensive natural wine program, a provisions market and a seasonal, farmers market-driven menu. We source exceptional products from local farmers and producers; as such, an obsession with quality and a deep respect for seasonal produce are requisites.

What We Offer: Competitive compensation. A work environment based on the non-negotiable core values of nourishment, respect, equality, sustainability, positivity and professionalism. Management who cares deeply about your well being, satisfaction and success. Opportunities for long-term growth and evolution.

The ideal candidate must:

Excel at cooking and preparing food at the highest level of quality and consistency.
Work as part of a team, and communicate effectively and with respect.
Demonstrate excellent work ethic, knife skills, cleanliness, and professional attitude.
Exhibit stellar organizational habits pertaining to all areas of the kitchen and storage.
Assist in keeping track of daily and weekly inventory of all food products in order to assist Chef and Sous Chef in ordering.
Treat equipment and facilities with the utmost respect on an ongoing basis.
Follow proper sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness of kitchen areas, and ensure compliance with operational standards.
Gain familiarity with farmers market produce, vendors, and fresh seasonal cooking.
Always strive to improve efficiency, working with speed, cleanliness and logic.

Physical Requirements:

This is a role that requires physical stamina carrying up to 50 pounds of items, unloading and organizing heavy bags of dry goods and produce, going up and down stairs, and maintaining an energized presence in the kitchen during multiple hours of service.

Botanica is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Attention to Detail

Cooking

Time Management

Experience as a Line Cook

Problem Solving

Food Preparation

Adaptability