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Clean and sanitize workstations, tools, cooking surfaces, and\nutensils.\n Inventory and Supplies: Receive, check, store, and rotate supplies, including in\nrefrigerators and storerooms.\n Kitchen Support: Operate, clean, and maintain equipment like grills, fryers, and\nslicers.\n Menu & Special Tasks: Assist with menu planning and prep special diet items\nwhen required.\nKey Requirements\n Experience: Previous experience in food production, particularly in high-volume\nsettings preferred.\n Skills: Understanding of culinary techniques, food sanitation standards (e.g.,\nServeSafe), and kitchen safety.\n Physical Ability: Able to work in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50\npounds.\n Abilities: Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to\nfollow instructions precisely.\n Availability: Must be available to work any days, any shift between 6:00am-\n9:00pm.\nThis Job Is:\nOpen to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED\nA job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply\nA “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)\nA good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more\nA good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education\nA job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply\nOpen to applicants who do not have a college diploma\nPay: From $17.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\nExperience:\nrelevant: 1 year (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Oceanamarket","rawCompany":"oceanamarket","city":"Pacifica","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T12:40:04.011Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-2021.00","title":"Food Preparation Workers","slug":"food-preparation-workers"},{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"},{"code":"35-2019.00","title":"Cooks, All Other","slug":"cooks-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Cook","description":"Assistant Cook\nAn Assistant Cook supports chefs by preparing ingredients, cooking menu items,\nmaintaining kitchen sanitation, and managing inventory. 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