Associate Cafeteria - Line Cook

Spa Ojai; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Spa Ojai is seeking a Cafeteria Cook to support the culinary team at the associate cafeteria in Ojai, CA. The candidate will prepare and cook food with attention to cleanliness, quality, and cost efficiency while maintaining a safe work station. The role requires strong teamwork and effective communication in English and Spanish.

Ideal candidates have culinary training or experience, resort or upscale restaurant background, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of culinary experience or training equivalent.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work without daily supervision.
• Attention to details in repetitive tasks.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
• Excellent guest service skills and positive attitude.
• Team oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Read, write and communicate in English and Spanish.
• Previous resort or upscale restaurant experience.
• High-volume cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations on the line as required.
• Prepare all food for scheduled station and shift.
• Follow quality control standards and professionalism on the line.
• Maintain quality and consistency of all served foods.
• Safely clean and use equipment including personal knives.
• Ensure station is stocked for timely service.
• Help control food cost by monitoring waste and prep levels.
• Produce food according to tickets and deadlines.
• Maintain urgency to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ensure proper food storage with labeled and dated items.
• Adhere to safety and health regulations.
• Remains knowledgeable of taste and presentation across stations.
• Close stations and follow plated presentation guides.
• Work from prep lists and keep a clean workspace.

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM

The Cafeteria Cook assists the culinary team in providing Five Diamond standards of service and cooking to the associate cafeteria while practicing OVI policies and procedures. Prepares and cooks food with attention to cleanliness and sanitation, consistent quality standards and taste, timeliness and cost effectiveness. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work station.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum two (2) years of culinary experience or training equivalent.

Ability to follow recipes.

Ability to follow directions.

Ability to work without daily supervision.

Ability to focus attention to details in performing repetitive tasks.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work assignments.

Excellent guest service skills and attitude when attending stations on any specific function.

Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented, fast paced environment that fosters creativity.

Ability to read, write and communicate in the English & Spanish language.

Culinary Degree or Certificate or equivalent experience

Previous experience in resort or at an upscale restaurant

High-volume cooking experience in a fast pace environment

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates or guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor on a daily basis.

Set up stations on the line as required.

Prepare all food required for scheduled station and shift.

Follow quality control and standards of excellence and professionalism on the line.

Maintain quality and consistency of all food served.

Safely and properly clean and use equipment including personal knives.

Ensure the station is set on time with the appropriate amount of food and supplies for the projected business.

Assist in controlling food cost by monitoring waste and prepping accordingly to meet business levels.

Production of food according to the ticket in a timely manner and in accordance with specifications.

Must maintain a sense of urgency to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ensure quality control and standard of excellence and professionalism on the line.

Ensure all foods are stored properly to include wrapped, labeled, and dated with expiration dates.

Display work habits that promote accident prevention.

Adhere to state, local, Food Safety, MSDS, OSHA and Health Department regulations.

Remain knowledgeable of the proper taste and presentation of all menu items, in all stations

Close stations including cleaning procedures

Work off production sheets – Prep list for line stations

Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area.

Assist in receiving items and properly store them in assigned locations.

Adhere to plating guide and recipes book

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA