Cook, Thunderbolt, Los Angeles

Thunderbolt is a neighborhood cocktail bar with delicious, Southern-inspired food, located at the intersections of Historic Filipinotown, Echo Park, and DTLA. We are inspired by the American South, and you’ll notice it from the smiles that greet you, to the countless bottles of Madeira on the backbar

Thunderbolt LA is hiring Cooks, the Cook is responsible to prepare and present food to order following company menu, recipe specifications and timing standards, while adhering to all federal, state and local safe food handling regulations.

Key Business Areas

A “Key Business Area” is an area of performance in which the Cook must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions:

1. Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company standards, guidelines and recipe specifications
2. Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stock
3. Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with brand standards and federal, state and local regulations
4. Prepares special orders as requested
5. Maintains stock to shift par levels
6. Correctly expedites orders when necessary
7. Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
8. Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries
9. Cleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
10. Adheres to all safe food handling principles
11. Completes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner
12. Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
13. Monitors waste and other food cost controls
14. Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
15. Assists service assistants periodically
16. Willingly assists others without being asked
17. Adheres to brand standards and internal policies and procedures
18. Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests