Cook

Spirehotels; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wonderful hotel discounts

Dental and vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

A boutique hotel chain in Goleta, California, is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing exceptional dishes, ensuring cleanliness, and managing kitchen supplies. Applicants should have at least 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a hotel setting. A strong dedication to guest satisfaction and culinary excellence is essential. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, including early pay access and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of cook experience in a hotel or similar role.
• Manager's Food Handlers Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Craft dishes according to standard recipes or guest specifications.
• Ensure meticulous product storage and precise portion control.
• Minimize spoilage and waste through effective product rotation.
• Monitor food, produce, and cooking supply levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of refrigeration and work areas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Location: Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Description

Along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California-Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre‑paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short‑ & long‑term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

As a Line Cook, you will deliver exceptional Guest Services as part of our Food & Beverage – Culinary team, responsible for all food preparation at the hotel. The Culinary team will play a crucial role in ensuring guest satisfaction by crafting unparalleled experiences from the moment guests enter the dining area. Your dedication to providing a visually appealing and delicious culinary experience will create memories that guests will cherish.

Essential Job Functions

• Crafts dishes according to standard recipes or guest specifications
• Ensures meticulous product storage and precise portion control for each dish
• Minimizes spoilage and waste through effective product rotation
• Monitors food, produce, and cooking supply levels to facilitate timely reordering
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness and functionality of refrigeration, storage, and work areas

Compensation

$21 - $25/hr

Schedule

Must be able to work AM and PM shifts.

Physical Demands

• Lift, carry, push, or pull heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year cook experience in hotel preferred
• Minimum of 1 year cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required
• Managers Food Handlers Certification required

Spire Hospitality participates in E‑Verify.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

Preferred Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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