Culinary Associate III

Cooking & Food PreparationPrepare and cook menu items to order, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service.Operate kitchen equipment and cooking stations (grill, sauté, oven, etc.) safely and effectively.Set up and maintain line stations with prepared ingredients, supplies, and equipment.Follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards to uphold menu consistency.Monitor food quality, taste, and appearance before service.Ensure all dishes meet the company's high standards for taste, temperature, portion size, and presentation.Support Grab & Go preparation, labeling, rotation, and stocking.Customer Service & Order FulfillmentFulfill customer orders promptly and accurately.Greet customers with a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude—always with a smile—creating a welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits.Communicate and engage with customers to answer questions about menu items, specials, or modifications.Organization & InventoryMonitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to leadership.Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supply deliveries.Assist with monitoring inventory levels, restocking supplies, and rotating stock to ensure freshness. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the line, workstations, and FOH/BOH shared areas.Teamwork & ComplianceWork cooperatively with team members, anticipating needs to ensure smooth operations.Support additional back-of-house duties as needed, including food prep and workstation setup.Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.Support tasks assigned by Culinary Leads and Supervisors to successfully operate Wonderful La Cocina Restaurant.