Banquet Cook - Newport Beach

City Experiences; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

City Experiences is seeking a Cook for its Newport Beach operation. The role involves preparing food for events on yachts and requires a flexible schedule. Candidates should have kitchen experience and a California Food Handler’s Card.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months kitchen experience including prep work and line cooking.
• Knowledge of health and sanitation codes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food aboard yachts or in prep kitchen.
• Loading and unloading food and supplies onto boats.
• Maintaining strict guidelines for food production.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

California Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Starting Salary: $20.00 per hour

City Experiences is seeking a Cook for our operation in Newport Beach.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

Work consists of primarily banquets with a wide range of menus from festive casual to California classic. Successful candidates will have attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. A flexible schedule is required.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking food aboard yachts or in our prep kitchen for events

• Loading and unloading food and supplies onto boats as needed

• Assisting in breaking down and cleaning the galley at the end of each shift

• Working and collaborating with Vessel operations crew and front of house team to satisfy 100% of our guests

• Learning all safety and security duties required for the position

• Availability on nights, weekends and holidays a must

• Adhere and maintain strict guidelines to food production and handling of all food products.
• Maintain consistent and open lines of communication with on board management.
• Address any on board guest service food requirements when asked.
• Adapt to changes quickly with function timelines and prep for successful completion of each event.
• Provide support to the front of the house staff on all related functions.
• Communicate any difficulties or breakdowns with onboard equipment to your direct report.
• Show up ready to work on time and follow communicated instructions by management.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least 6 months kitchen experience which includes prep work, line cooking and knowledge of health and sanitation codes

• California Food handler’s card required within 30 days of employment

• Valid Drive a plus

• 18+ years old

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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