Cook 2 (A+0 Restaurant)

Balboa Bay Club; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to ensure top-notch food service and quality. This role involves preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring timely service. The ideal candidate will have prior restaurant experience, a solid understanding of food preparation, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Join a vibrant team where your culinary skills can shine and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of restaurant experience and knowledge of food preparation.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Card or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Professional Cooking

Knife Handling

Basic Math Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Two Years Restaurant Experience

Food Handlers Card/ServSAFE

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Grinders

Slicers

Knives

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Balboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

Description

Position Summary: Provides preparation and execution of assigned kitchen area to ensure the highest level of food service and quality on a consistent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

1. Prepare foods such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, starches, vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
2. Maintain knowledge of all menus, food quality standards and regulations.
3. Comply with accuracy of portion sizes, quality standards, departmental policies and procedures, and accurately follow recipes.
4. Assist with ensuring food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.
5. Ensure all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage.
6. Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
7. Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings.
8. Follow all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
9. Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job.
10. Maintain work area in a clean, safe and organized manner.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Two years prior restaurant experience required.
2. Possess knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.
3. Must demonstrate a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
4. Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
5. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as BEO's, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests. Bi-lingual English/Spanish helpful.
7. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
8. Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card/ServSAFE or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
9. Must know and follow all applicable health standards.
10. Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.
11. Shift times are subject to change at any time, based on Department's needs. Applicants must be able to provide flexible availability and can be scheduled for various shift times as needed by the Department Manager.