Title: Great Environment & BEST Benefits! Oyster Shucker – Costa Mesa

Compensation: $17 - $19 BOE Tips

For over 80 years family-owned Santa Monica Seafood has been the leader in premier seafood distribution and a champion of sustainability. Our public facing Retail & Restaurant locations in Santa Monica and Costa Mesa represent one-of-a-kind experiences where Guests can enjoy the highest quality and the widest selection of pristine product to inspire the home chef or dine-in the restaurant that features both classic and progressive preparations to delight the foodie or traditionalist. We are looking to recruit magnetic, passionate, and motivated candidates to join our family.

A qualified Oyster Shucker must possess a minimum of 1 year experience in a professional kitchen, can follow specific direction, excited to learn, will look to consistently improve their food knowledge and technical skills, motivated to be the best they can be, and possess excellent organizational skills. If you’ve never shucked an oyster… that’s okay! We will teach the right candidate with the right attitude, attention to detail, and sense of urgency! This Culinarian must love to make items coming out of their station pristine, possess grace under pressure, and be undeterred to sharpen their craft. Candidates for this position will possess humility, integrity, and respect.

A flexible schedule is preferred as we are open for both lunch and dinner. Most of all we are looking for individuals passionate about their craft and working with incredible products – a huge bonus if you LOVE seafood! Ultimately, if you're eager to learn, passionate about food, motivated by bringing joy through cooking, and have an off-service mentality then you’re perfect for the position.

Best in Class Benefits and Perks!

·Flexible hours

·Health coverage- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·401(k) with company match (4%)

·20% employee discount, paid vacation, and sick time

·Discounted employee meals

·Leadership and management development skills training

Requirements/Qualifications

• Availability to work a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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