Cook
We’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our restaurant and bar team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys preparing high-quality dishes, and takes pride in contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience.
The Role
- Prepare fresh ingredients and menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards
- Cook dishes accurately and efficiently, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper temperatures
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
- Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of work surfaces, serving areas, and storage containers to ensure safe food-handling practices
- Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and track inventory to maintain quality standards
- Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency
- Complete opening, side work, and closing duties to ensure the kitchen is organized and ready for service
Requirements and Skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Previous experience as a restaurant cook in a high-volume kitchen preferred
- Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects, including overhead lifting
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
- ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety practices and proper kitchen techniques
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Friendly, professional, and collaborative demeanor
Environment
- Fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant and bar environment
- Opportunities to develop cooking skills and grow within the organization
- A culture centered on respect, collaboration, and creating memorable guest experiences
- Ability to work standing for duration of shift
If you are passionate about creating exceptional experiences through good, quality food, complete our short application today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wild Goose Tavern in Costa Mesa is a spacious lodge-inspired bar and restaurant. Offering elevated pub grub and handcrafted cocktails in a cozy and casual atmosphere. Wild Goose Tavern celebrates the tradition of plentiful libations and good times after a hard day’s work. With a game room, courtyard, and bar space appropriately named The Saloon, Wild Goose Tavern is the place where good friends and memories are made. Relax and unwind with a place you can all your home away from home.
To learn more, visit us at www.goosebar.com