Andrea Cook II

Jobs2Web; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a skilled line cook to prepare high-quality dishes on the line, including sauté and grill. You will work with a team to maintain standards of production and presentation, following health and safety practices and established recipes.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays, a high school diploma or culinary training, and current California Food Handler Card or the ability to obtain one before start.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with apprenticeship or culinary education.
• On the line; sauté, grill with varied temps and techniques.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressured environment.
• Availability to work non-traditional hours, weekends and all holidays.
• Possess current health department certifications required to work in a kitchen; CA Food Handler Card before start.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate menu items and specials.
• Follow health and safety practices and maintain station mise en place.
• Coordinate with chefs regarding menu items, shortages or issues.
• Utilize computer system to retrieve orders.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and store items properly.
• Respond appropriately in hotel emergencies and ensure timely food service.

Skills

Line cooking

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced

Weekend availability

Education

Culinary education

Tools

California Food Handler Card

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Embody mission, vision and values of the hotel daily.
• 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.

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.

The 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.