What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep/Line Cook position at Makse Restaurant?
Position: Prep/Line Cook
Location: Downtown Vacaville, CA (Makse, pronounced Moxie)
Pay: $18–$20/hour, based on experience
Hours: Part-time, 16–24 hours/week, primarily Friday–Sunday brunch shifts
Ideal Candidate: Self-driven, reliable, hard-working, great work ethic
Responsibilities:
- Set up workstations
- Prep ingredients for shifts
- Cook steakhouse dishes like beef Wellington, chicken cordon bleu, seafood, pasta, and brunch staples to high standards
- Master egg dishes for brunch
- Follow health and safety guidelines
- Bonus: Prepare flambé desserts tableside
- Review menus on MakseRestaurant.com for steak, seafood, pasta, cultural dishes, and specials
Qualifications:
- Proven cook experience
- Valid California Food Handler Card (required)
- Food Safety Manager Certification (strongly preferred, boosts advancement)
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication, English required, Spanish a plus
- Bonus: Skills in Mexican, Greek, Turkish, or Italian cuisine
- Proven reliability key for growth to sous chef
Additional Info:
- Opportunity for more hours, pay, and responsibilities (e.g., sous chef) based on experience, ability, and work ethic
- Involvement in catering and banquet services with steak, seafood, pasta, and cultural specials
- Stage required for serious candidates
- In-person applications only—ask for Kitchen Manager Anner; check hours on MakseRestaurant dot com, avoid busy times
Apply: Visit Makse Restaurant in person during non-peak hours
Salary : $18 - $20