Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen with Growth Opportunities

Windsor Hospitality; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Hotel Discounts

Complimentary On-Shift Meals

Recognition & Rewards Program

Job summary

Windsor Hospitality in Brea, California is seeking a skilled Cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare soups, meats, vegetables and desserts to order, follow recipes with precision, and plate dishes with care in a fast-paced kitchen.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a welcoming, team-focused work environment where quality and consistency matter every service.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of kitchen hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and accurately follow recipe cards and established procedures.
• Ability to measure, cut, and prepare ingredients with precision and consistency.
• Spatial awareness to visualize how a finished dish should look and plate accordingly.
• Basic math skills to calculate ingredient quantities, portion sizes, and material costs.
• Ability to accept full responsibility for the accuracy and quality of all food produced.

Responsibilities

• Read menus to estimate food requirements; order food from suppliers or procure from storage as needed.
• Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperatures of ovens, boilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment including blenders, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods to proper doneness.
• Season food during mixing or cooking according to recipe specifications and culinary judgment.
• Observe and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and checking for proper doneness.
• Carve meat, portion food on serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes to complete orders.
• Return all unused food items at end of shift to designated storage areas; cover and date all perishables in compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen tools

Recipe following

Precision measuring

Portion control

Math skills

Food safety

Job description

Windsor Hospitality in Brea, California is seeking a skilled Cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare soups, meats, vegetables and desserts to order, follow recipes with precision, and plate dishes with care in a fast-paced kitchen.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a welcoming, team-focused work environment where quality and consistency matter every service.