Areas is seeking for an amazing energetic associate to join our team as a Cook II in one of our restaurants located at the LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, CA.

****** $500 BONUS REFERRAL ******

Position Details:

• Status - Full Time
• Hourly Pay: $19.25
• Schedule: Able to work 8 hrs shift 5 days a week.
• Open availability required for weekdays, weekends and holidays

Broad Functions: Accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot and cold menu item plates.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 months of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Good communication skills
• Good team work approach to daily tasks
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Career Advantages

• Advance - Opportunities for advancement including multi-unit responsibilities
• Health – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement - 401(k) retirement plan
• Supplies Uniforms and Shoes provided
• Transportation Monthly transportation subsidy
• Dine with Us - 1 free meal per shift worked
• Opportunities - Transfer opportunities in the US and world-wide

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, and be able to handle, feel, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance. The associate is also frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

About us

Areas USA is a world-class international leader in casual dining and quick serve food, beverage, and retail services in the travel hospitality industry. With an operating presence in 12 countries throughout Europe and the Americas including US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Chile, and Mexico, Areas offers a broad range of food services designed to exceed the expectations of travelers in airports, highway service plazas and railway stations. Areas serves over 348 million guests per year, has 22,500 employees, and is ranked #3 in travel food and retail services worldwide.

If you’re seeking the perfect balance of professional success and growth potential at a world-class international hospitality company Apply Today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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