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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Oyster Shucker to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for expertly shucking oysters and preparing them for service in a unique raw bar setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in shucking oysters or working a raw bar, although training is provided.

Duties

• Skillfully shuck oysters while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Prepare oysters for various dishes, ensuring they are fresh and ready for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shucking station, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Assist in prep as needed
• Participate in inventory management by tracking oyster stock levels and reporting any shortages.

Requirements

• Proven experience in food preparation or food service, preferably within the culinary or catering sectors.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with various kitchen tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of seafood handling and preparation techniques is highly desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork skills with a positive attitude towards collaboration in the kitchen.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required by the business needs.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, as this position works "on stage" in the view of dining room and mezzanine guests.
• Ability to speak to the general public about oysters and various aspects of the dining experience.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid training
• Select holidays off (currently we are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas)
• Reasonable hours (currently we close at 10pm)
• Insurance: employees meeting eligibility requirements become eligible to join the company health plan after 6 months of consistent employment. Insurance is at 100% cost to the employee and can include dental and vision if desired.
• Employee discounts: in addition to receiving employee discounts on dining, we work with partners in the community to offer discounted benefits in the community, including a concierge physician, chiropractor, and veterinarian.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service 
• Run raw bar: inventory, prep, service
• Effciency breaking down shellfish, shucking oysters
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow CDC instructions
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Qualifications

• Must be able to shuck oysters efficiently.
• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a Line Chef, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

• Valid California Food Handler’s Certification required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $20/hour (based on experience)
• Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

RAW BAR EXPERT WANTED: Oyster Shucker at The Sparrow

The Sparrow is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Oyster Shucker/Raw Bar Prep specialist to join our acclaimed culinary team. We are industry veteran-run and committed to excellence.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Demonstrable shucking speed and precision in an upscale or high-volume setting.

• A maniacal attention to detail regarding product quality and sanitation.

• Experience with proper handling and storage of shellfish and seafood.

• A team-first attitude and a love for creating beautiful presentations.

Show us your skill! Send your resume and a brief introduction.

Job Details

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Sets up assigned stations to prepare for service.
2. Ensure the Oyster bar is pre pared based on company standards for oyster and shellfish cleanliness, organization, and inventory
3. Continue to improve upon existing skill set
4. Must have prior oyster shucking experience, be fast, precise, knowledgeable, and able to separate oyster meats from the shell in a safe, clean manner paying attention to the quality and sanitation of the product shucked
5. Maintains cleanliness and mis en place of station throughout service.
6. Responsible for proper preparation of food items on assigned station(s).
7. Responsible for identifying items prepared for guests with allergies and dietary restrictions.
8. Works with other Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and FOH & BOH Management teams.
9. Ensures Schulson Collective steps of service are met at all times.
10. Notifies the chef of any lag items from the assigned station(s).
11. Creates memorable experiences to build repeat business.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 75 pounds. The employee will spend over 4 hours daily standing or walking.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma preferred.
2. Minimum one (1) to two (2) prior experience in high volume, fine-casual or fine-dining environments.
3. Must have excellent knife skills.
4. Must be able to work well under pressure.
5. Must be able to efficiently work as a team, and assist co-workers when needed.
6. Passion for high-quality ingredients.

Shuckers will be working with top quality seafood for this southern coastal seafood restaurant. This position will be forward facing to guests. You'll be shucking oysters while taking orders and pouring wine. Think of it as bartending, shucking orders while serving the bar.

We are willing to teach you anything, looking for people with great attitudes who are ready to crush it.

Can't wait to meet ya'll!

Hourly rate + Tips are shared with the kitchen. We also provide paid health care for full time employees as well as other benefits! 

Looking for passionate cooks to join a kick-ass team, learn new skills, make food that people love, and make tips! Found Oyster has quickly become one of LA’s most beloved restaurants and strives to create amazing experiences for both guests and staff.  

Kitchen experience is required, but we’re most interested in dedicated individuals who want to make quality money while growing their abilities and careers. This is a fast paced environment, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Be ready to shuck your face off and chat it up with guests. It’s going to be a f*cking blast.

Join us!

Job Description

Description:

Summary of Position

Accurately & efficiently prepare oysters for raw and cooked consumption. Perform other duties in the areas while maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary work area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Oyster Shucker is responsible for ensuring the Oyster bar is prepared based on established procedures. To provide assistance to kitchen manager and kitchen staff with food preparation. Reading and following established recipes and plating requirements as set by GCRG. The Oyster Shucker provides fast, accurate shucking of Oysters. When applicable, the Oyster Bar is centrally located in the dining room of the restaurant. Interaction with guests and a positive attitude will be a large part of your responsibility. Must know details of oysters serving daily; harvest area, size, and salinity.

Essential Functions

• Shucks fresh oysters, preparatory to fresh packing
• Holds shellfish firmly and forces shucking knife between halves of shell at hinge juncture
• Twists knife to sever muscles holding shell closed pries open
• Cuts shellfish from shell, serves it on appropriate tray.
• May break off edges of shells before shucking.
• Cleans & prepares shellfish for serving to customers.
• Sprays shellfish when needed.
• Ensure oyster bar is properly prepared based on established procedures
• Provide assistance to kitchen manager and kitchen staff with food preparation
• Follow established recipes and plating requirements as set by GCRG.
• Rotates oysters daily, oldest on top.
• Provide fast, accurate shucking of oysters
• Restock all items through each shift
• Ensure all tools and equipment are properly stored and safely used
• Ability to follow daily HACCP sanitation procedures
• Follow all relevant health department rules and regulations
• Stores oyster tags as manger request.

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Teamwork Orientation
• Time Management
• Stress management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Job operates in a kitchen and routinely uses sinks, shuck knives, chain-mesh gloves, and oyster cleaning stations.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work all areas of the restaurant and operate kitchen equipment. Position requires standing, bending, lifting, kneeling, and walking the entire workday. Must have the ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Must vision ability, hearing ability with eye and hand coordination. Must have professional communication skills. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and maintain exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

Some travel is expected for this position.

Experience and Education

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, basic knife skills, knowledge of standard cooking methods preferred. Must have the ability to understand and apply written and verbal instruction. We have a thorough training program to prepare you for success in your position.

Previous shucking experience.

AAP/EEP Statement

Gulf Coast Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in all locations where GCRG operates. GCRG is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Kwik Trip is seeking energetic, outgoing, and positive people to make a difference in the communities we serve. Our Customer - Food Service Coworkers give the best customer and food service experience in clean, state of the art facilities.

Requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years of age to work in our stores
• Great people skills
• Enjoy a fast paced work environment
• Maintain our in-store food program
• Ability to problem solve challenges and shift priorities quickly
• Desire to help customers
• Maintain a clean and inviting store
• Some weekend and holiday availability is required

Kwik Trip has rated as a Top Workplace several years running, both nationally and in the states that we operate. We live by our mission, treating others how we would like to be treated and we strive to make a difference in people's lives. Our mission drives how we operate as a business as well as how we approach staffing our stores. We are a family owned company and share 40% of pre-tax profits with all their coworkers. Our teams are loaded with fun, ambitious and energetic people that make work enjoyable and brighten the days of our guests.

Kwik Trip is an innovative company that offers a variety of career paths, from Retail Leadership to our Support Center and Production and Distribution Facilities. Many coworkers throughout the company have started as Customer - Food Service Coworkers and have developed the skills to take on new challenges and roles within the company.

Similar positions would be: Customer Service, Food, Cashier, Cook, Server.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is a family-owned, Midwest company, in operation since 1965. We are dedicated to serving our guests and coworkers while treating everyone like family. Along with our award-winning culture, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about Kwik Trip and our culture.