Cook Level 2 in San Francisco, California at Luke's Local

About Luke’s Local

Luke's Local is an independently-owned grocery business that provides food from local family farms, butchers, ranchers, and food makers. Luke's sincerely sources great food made with integrity, and is passionate about making grocery shopping an inspiring experience for Bay Area communities. We operate four vibrant brick and mortar markets - one on Cole and Parnassus in the heart of Cole Valley, a second in Cow Hollow on Union St, a third on Green Street in North Beach, and a fourth in the Inner Sunset on 9th Ave. As a company, we are constantly striving to create an environment that fosters equity, inclusion, and nourishment for our customers and team members alike. Our hope is to make it possible for anyone to bring the spirit of discovery, creativity, and joy into their kitchens. We hope you’ll join us.

About the Job

The Commissary Kitchen produces thousands of meals, salads, and sides every week. We believe the best way to work and grow together is as a team. No one is above washing dishes, but we also encourage cross-training and skills development at all levels of the kitchen. We believe strongly in investing in our team members to become the best they can be!

Level 2 Cooks are responsible for creating and following an organized prep list for the dishes at their station. They will prepare and cook these dishes according to the recipes provided by the Chefs. This position includes tasks such as storing perishables, cleaning and processing fruits and vegetables, handling grains and legumes, cooking eggs, portioning dressings, and roasting, grilling, and cooking various dishes. Level 2 Cooks are also expected to perform prep and dishwashing tasks proficiently, assist with pallet wrapping, load and unload items, and operate a pallet jack as needed. The ideal candidate should be able to switch between various tasks and projects smoothly. Experience in high-volume catering or restaurant kitchens is preferred.

This is a morning shift position, with varying shift times and days of the week.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Vegetable preparation (e.g., washing, chopping, etc.)
• Cooking grains and legumes
• Egg preparation
• Following recipes with attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions from chefs or kitchen supervisors
• Care and attention to the final product
• Efficiency and the ability to navigate the kitchen easily
• Maintaining a clean workstation—consider your station your home!
• Adhering to all kitchen food safety and sanitation standards

Competencies

• Strong knife skills
• Time management skills
• Reliable and shows up on time for all shifts
• Ability to work with others and as part of a team
• Ability to bounce between tasks throughout the day as needed
• Creative thinker
• Eagerness to learn
• Extremely clean and organized
• Experience washing dishes and cleaning in high-volume catering or restaurant kitchens (1+ years)
• Fast worker
• Positive and professional “get the job done” mindset
• Can read food-related terms in English to be able to function in the kitchen

Work environment

• Industrial kitchen and warehouse

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Stooping, bending, lifting, standing for long periods of time, stretching, twisting, reaching, repetitive food prep motions.
• Handling of refrigerated product in a cold environment for extended periods of time.

• Experience with food preparation, service, and safety
• Experience in a high-volume catering or restaurant environment (2+ years)
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be proficient in English

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with employer contribution of up to 100%
• Dental insurance, with 70% employer contribution
• Vision insurance, with 50% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation - up to 2 weeks per year
• Paid volunteer days
• Pre-tax 401k savings account
• Storewide employee discount of 20%
• Daily staff meal
• Pre-tax commuter benefits savings account
• Regular review & raise cycles
• Professional development and mentorship program