Line Cook

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a [public benefit corporation](https://medium.com/@peter.gassner/public-benefit-corporation-pbc-486e1e9508a6) (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. Join us in [transforming the life sciences industry](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaPSP8cCSKY&ab_channel=Forbes), committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. ### The Role We are seeking a skilled and efficient Line Cook to join Veeva’s culinary team. This position involves preparing and cooking menu items under the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, maintaining production facility standards, and ensuring timely service in our fast paced café and kitchen space. The Line Cook will collaborate with fellow Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Porters, to deliver nutritious and appealing meals for Veeva employees. This role requires culinary proficiency, teamwork, and a commitment to food safety in a fast-paced environment. ### What You'll Do - Prepare food for no less than 350 guests per service following recipes and portion guidelines set by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef - Maintain an organized and efficient workstation during service, ensuring timely preparation and plating of dishes - Assist with food prep tasks, such as chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients, to support daily operations - Monitor food quality and presentation, adhering to Veeva standards for taste, temperature, and visual appeal - Uphold and adhere to food safety and sanitation practices, including proper storage, rotation (FIFO), and cleaning of equipment and work areas - Support for meetings and events, including setup, execution, and breakdown of service - Assist with inventory checks, receiving deliveries, and restocking supplies as needed - Maintain production facility equipment, reporting any issues to leadership for prompt resolution ### Requirements - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 2+ years of experience as a line cook or in a similar production facility role - Must hold current certification (ServSafe, Food Handlers Card) - Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 50 lbs.) - Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 10 hours a day - Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects ### Nice to Have - Culinary certificate or degree from an accredited program - 3+ years of experience in corporate dining, restaurants, or high-volume kitchens - Proficiency with production facility equipment (e.g., grills, ovens, knives) and cooking techniques - Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent) - Experience with diverse cuisines and accommodating dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment - Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) - Excellent communication skills for coordinating with production facility and service staff ### Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect. - Follow the application process and submit your resume. - Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party. - Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision. - If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows: 1. A conversation with the hiring manager 2. A practical case exercise 3. A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader. - Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision. ### Perks & Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance - Flexible PTO and company paid holidays - Retirement programs - 1% charitable giving program ### Compensation - Base pay: $28 - $30 Hourly - The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.