Cook II ($22.00)

Irvine Company; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

The Irvine Company at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Cook II to prepare high quality dishes in a fast paced environment. You will follow health and safety practices and work closely with the culinary team to ensure consistent plating and presentation.

You will handle mise en place, assist with menu items, supervise junior staff when needed, and maintain a clean, organized station while upholding the hotel's high standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and an apprenticeship cooking school or culinary institute education.
• On the line sauté grill is working with a variety of temperatures and techniques.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced high pressured environment.
• Ability to work not traditional working hours weekends and all holidays.
• Possess current health department certifications required to work in a kitchen.
• Must have current California Food Handler Card or willingness and ability to obtain California Food Handling Card before first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Run the day to day operation of the assigned station.
• Assist in creating and preparing menus items and specials.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars and set-up the station.
• Complete requisitions obtain proper signatures and submit to the Purchasing department.
• Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine the Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef regarding menu items problem situations or shortages.
• May supervise Cook III as requested.
• Utilize the computer system in retrieving orders.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees.
• Store items properly at the end of the shift.
• Ensure a clean neat and organized work area.
• Handle and report any accident immediately no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of hotel.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests.
• Maintain food service sanitation certification and use all learned standards within the kitchen.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel daily events safety and service standards.
• 10’-5’-3’ rule.
• Embody mission vision and values of the hotel daily.
• Ensure daily line-up attendance.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned or requested.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Quality-focused

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Cook II ($22.00)

Position Summary:

Prepare high quality food products as assigned in accordance health and safety practices.

Job Duties:

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Run the day to day operation of the assigned station.
• Assist in creating and preparing menus items and specials.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars and set-up the station.
• Complete requisitions obtain proper signatures and submit to the Purchasing department.
• Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine the Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef regarding menu items problem situations or shortages.
• May supervise Cook III as requested.
• Utilize the computer system in retrieving orders.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees.
• Store items properly at the end of the shift.
• Ensure a clean neat and organized work area.
• Handle and report any accident immediately no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of hotel.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests.
• Maintain food service sanitation certification and use all learned standards within the kitchen.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel daily events safety and service standards.
• 10’-5’-3’ rule.
• Embody mission vision and values of the hotel daily.
• Ensure daily line-up attendance.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• High school graduate and an apprenticeship cooking school or culinary institute education.
• On the line sauté grill is working with a variety of temperatures and techniques.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced high pressured environment.
• Ability to work not traditional working hours weekends and all holidays.
• Possess current health department certifications required to work in a kitchen.
• Must have current California Food Handler Card or willingness and ability to obtain California Food Handling Card before first day of employment.

Compensation:

Base Pay Start Rate: $22.00

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off matching 401(k) and health benefits.

About Us:

The Resort at Pelican Hill is one of the world’s finest Five-Star Five-Diamond destinations offering unparalleled service and luxury.

Perched upon 504 acres of unrivaled coastal beauty The Resort at Pelican Hill is a world unto itself with seven exceptional dining options 36 holes of world-class golf and the #1 Spa in California.

Our employee community is comprised of hard-working dedicated hospitality professionals who create memorable experiences that stay with guests long after they’ve left. It’s an environment populated with talented passionate and experienced people a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices including selection hiring promotion transfer compensation termination and training without regard to race religion color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship status marital status pregnancy age medical condition genetic information military and veteran status disability or any other basis protected by federal state and local law.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.