About the role
There’s Always a Seat at Our Bar
The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future – whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble.
What You’ll Get
- BEER – non-alcoholic Lagunitas beverages
- Schwag – 50% off food and merch
- Pet Insurance – Keep your dogs and cats covered!
- Employee Assistance Program – 5 free counseling consultations
- It’s Friday, Ya’ll – Get Paid every other Friday, Starting at $21.26/hr
The Gist
Responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. Must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. Must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.
- Schedule: 3:30p-9:30p; Friday-Sunday
- Avg Weekly Hours: 18-24
- 6 Hours Shifts (May get additional hours to help with Vacation and Call Outs if available)
What You’ll Do
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
- Prepares a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items including pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees (salad station, sandwich station, etc.) as well as cooking on various kitchen equipment (broilers, ovens, grills, etc.)
- Properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies; cover, date, correctly store & rotate food items.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions.
- Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Always maintain a prepared and sanitary work area.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
- Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
- Able to operate dishwashing equipment as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager or Lead Cook.
What We’re Lookin’ For
- At least (2) year experience in a food service preparing meals.
- Must have ability to take directions and effectively perform quality work.
- Ability to produce high quality food in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of sanitary practices.
- Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
Key Relationships
- Reports directly to the Taproom Manager
- Frequent interaction with the Kitchen and Taproom staff.
Physical Requirements
- Requires long periods of standing; moderate physical efforts including but not limited to standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work flexible/rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as needed.
- Working conditions involve noise, changes in temperature, kitchen elem
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