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The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook . Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen. Starting salary: $20.25 per hour Responsibilities • Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes • Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities • Determines proper cooking time and temperature • Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment • Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition • Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor • Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators • Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures Qualifications • Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation • Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance • Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls • Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day • Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail • Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members