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About Us

Interlude Kitchen and Bar is a new restaurant in Elk Grove from the team behind Prelude Kitchen & Bar and Zinfandel Grille offering a modern American menu with French and Italian influences, a true farm-to-table philosophy, and signature wood-fired dishes. The menu is complemented by a curated wine program and handcrafted cocktails, all served in a refined yet welcoming setting

Are you prepared to become an integral part of a team, rather than just clocking in for another job?

Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that provides not just a paycheck, but a comprehensive package of advantages such as:

Base hourly wage of $19–$20/hour, plus participation in a generous BOH tip share.

Tips currently average an additional $5–$7/hour, bringing total hourly compensation to $24–$27/hour.

• Health Insurance: We care for your wellbeing
• Training and career growth opportunities: Evolve professionally
• Paid Sick Time Off: Rest and recuperate when needed
• 401(k): Invest in your future
• Dining discounts: Enjoy our culinary delights

Here at Interlude Kitchen and Bar we are not just a restaurant but a community. We are steadfast in our commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality, both to our cherished customers and, crucially, our team members. We're not just co-workers, we are family. By fostering a nurturing environment for our staff, we believe this sense of genuine care cascades naturally onto our customers, making their experience unforgettable.

We're offering you more than a chance to work; we're inviting you to thrive in an inclusive environment where your skills are valued, your knowledge is expanded daily, and your capacity to deliver exceptional hospitality is continually enriched.

Join us at Interlude Kitchen and Bar, where opportunities aren't merely provided—they are cultivated.

Line Cook Job Description:

As a Cook at our establishment, your role extends beyond simply preparing food. You are the backbone of our kitchen, creating delightful meals, preparing customer orders, maintaining a pristine workspace throughout the day, adhering to health and safety regulations. A keen eye for detail, consistency in following recipes, accommodating customer requests, communicating effectively with your teammates, and presenting dishes with visual appeal are all integral to this role.

Responsibilities of a Line Cook:

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Cook food to order
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor station inventory levels
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers
• Follow Chef's instructions

Line Cook Job Requirements:

• Prior Restaurant experience as a cook
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management
• Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
• Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
• Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts

From the team behind Prelude Kitchen & Bar and Zinfandel Grille, Interlude Kitchen & Bar offers a modern American menu with French and Italian influences, a true farm-to-tablephilosophy, and signature wood-fired dishes. The menu is complemented by a curated wine program and handcrafted cocktails, all served in a refined yet welcoming setting

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