Banquet Lead Cook - Flavor & Precision

Irvine Company; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

The Resort at Pelican Hill is seeking a Cook I for the Banquets Kitchen. The role focuses on lead line cooking, prep work, reading orders, following recipes, and plating to culinary standards in a high-volume resort setting.

Responsibilities include multitasking, assisting in menu development with the Sous Chef, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while delivering authentic hospitality to guests.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ culinary experience in a high volume environment required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables for cooking.
• Assist in food prep across kitchen stations and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and plate items to standard.
• Collaborate with Sous Chef on menus and quality control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Knife skills

Sanitation knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Resort at Pelican Hill is seeking a Cook I for the Banquets Kitchen. The role focuses on lead line cooking, prep work, reading orders, following recipes, and plating to culinary standards in a high-volume resort setting.

Responsibilities include multitasking, assisting in menu development with the Sous Chef, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while delivering authentic hospitality to guests.