Company Overview:
Castaway, recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America," offers a distinctive dining experience where both guests and team members are treated like stars. Our seasonally inspired menu showcases premium cuts of meat sourced from top-tier butchers, an exquisite raw bar, vegetable-forward sides, and customizable charcuterie boards. Castaway has garnered numerous prestigious accolades, including being named one of the "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, OpenTable, and NBC.
At Castaway, our mission is to continuously innovate and deliver a five-star experience to our team members, guests, and the community. SRC is committed to fostering internal growth, collaboration, and teamwork, while creating a positive and supportive work environment. We are excited to welcome our next valued team member to join us in this pursuit.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
- Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
- Employee Meals - Free meal for every eight-hour shift
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
- Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
- Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
- Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
- Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off
Responsibilities:
- Following recipes and preparing dishes as per banquet menu
- Preparing large quantities of food while maintaining consistency and quality
- Cooking and assembling dishes according to event schedules
- Ensuring dishes are presented attractively and consistently for service
- Coordinating cooking times to ensure all dishes are ready simultaneously
- Working closely with chefs, servers, and event coordinators to ensure smooth service
- Preparing dishes for dietary restrictions, allergies, or specific client request
- Adapting last-minute changes in the menu or guest count
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary workstations following food safety guidlines
- Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment like ovens, fryers, and grills
- Ensuring food meets quality and taste standards before serving
- Complying with all health and safety regulations to minimize risk
Qualifications:
- 2 years previous experience in a kitchen, preferably in high-volume cooking or banquet setting
- Knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Positive attitude, team player, and able to work collaboratively with others
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
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An Automated Decision System (ADS) is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:
- The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
- The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
- The candidate’s fit for this job posting.
The use of AI technology, which may be considered an ADS, is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the position’s criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired by emailing the employer directly using the email listed on the careers site.
