Job Title: Cook
Location: Covina, CA
Job Type: Part-time, evenings and weekends
Compensation Range: $22.50 - $25.00/hr. + gratuity
Join our team at the newest addition to our family of clubs, the Laugh Factory Covina! Our company seeks a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Cook. The club’s Cook will be responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the food preparations. They will ensure that all food items are prepared to high standards and served promptly during our shows. The Cook will also maintain a clean and organized kitchen, manage inventory, and prepare orders of food supplies.
This position reports to the manager on duty.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Prepare food items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
Manage kitchen operations during our shows.
Ensure that food is prepared and served promptly.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and adhere to health and safety standards.
Manage inventory and prepare for ordering of food supplies.
Work closely with management to ensure that food operations align with the comedy club's overall goals and objectives.
Clean kitchen and restore food prep items after food service is complete each shift.
Safely store and rotate food items to ensure freshness and quality.
Deliver food orders to server stations for their delivery.
Respond to changes in food operations as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in a similar role in a food environment
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Flexibility to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation techniques
Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a hot and humid environment
Capacity to communicate concerns and improvement suggestions to supervisors
Preferred Skills:
A degree or certification in culinary arts is preferred but not required
Core Competencies:
Integrity – requires being honest and ethical.
Attention to detail – requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
Dependability – requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
Cooperation – requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, communicative, and optimistic attitude.
Respect for others – requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and understanding and helpful on the job.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.
Laugh Factory Covina LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We strive to provide a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
This position remains open until filled. Unless noted above, no telephone or email inquiries unless otherwise indicated above, please.