Cook II - Cocinero II

Contract Services Group, Inc; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K/403b Plan

Paid Personal Leave Days

Job summary

Contract Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Cook II for Laguna Beach, CA. The role focuses on preparing and presenting food items to guests, following station-specific recipes, and maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen environment.

Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $24.00 per hour with DailyPay benefit options. This is a full-time position with 1st and 2nd shifts, offering competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to high standards in food preparation and service.

Qualifications

• Able to understand basic English and follow simple directions.
• Must be familiar with proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present all food items to be served, meeting specifications.
• Follow station-specific culinary instructions and safety rules.
• Maintain cleanliness of station, refrigeration, and walk-ins.
• Take inventory and assist with stock orders as directed.
• Communicate guest requests and any safety issues to supervisors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Safety minded

Team player

Customer service

Reliable

Education

Valid California driver's license

Auto insurance

Tools

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Job description

Cook II - Cocinero II(Food and Beverage)

Laguna Beach, CA, United States of America

Contract Services Group, Inc. (CSG) specializes in providing cleaning and related services to a variety of industry facilities throughout the Southwestern United States. These include hotels/resorts, multi-family housing, office, retail, universities, and city-owned municipalities. We adhere to our core values of customer focus, continuous improvement, integrity, and communication in every aspect of our business. From servicing our clients' premiere facilities to treating our employees with dignity, we believe that quality and commitment to excellence exemplify our business.

CSG takes enormous pride in our dedication to both employee and facility safety. We believe strongly in protecting the safety of employees, co-workers, customers, our customers’ clients, and their surrounding community.

CSG offers competitive wages and a comprehensive packet of benefits. We strive to not only be fair and honest in all of our dealings but also to set a standard that sets us apart.

Become a CSG team member!

Job Skills / Requirements

Contract Services Group (CSG) offers DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our team members to access their pay via an App when they need it. Our team members will no longer have to wait for their bi-weekly paychecks. You will have the ability to get paid when it is most convenient for you and access the pay for the hours you worked 24/7 with no payday loans or overdraft checks. As our team members are the company's backbone, we are thrilled to offer this new benefit! Please ask us for additional details.

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests.
• To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare all culinary items specific to station.
• To follow all specifications to properly handle all products used in hotel cooking, including trimming and cutting; marinating; and covering, labeling, and storing pre-prepared foods.
• To ensure that proper portions of meats, fish, and poultry, as specified, are served.
• To personally ensure the quality and quantity, as ordered, of all food items on the station.
• To take daily inventory of all items in the walk-in and assist, as directed, to order stock.
• To rotate food in the refrigerator to minimize waste and spoilage.
• To promptly notify supervisor of product spoilage.
• To maintain internal cleanliness of station, refrigeration, freezer, and walk-ins.
• To follow all specifications to properly set up hot or cold line stations.
• To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others.
• To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment.
• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

Able to understand basic English, and follow simple verbal directions. Must have basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas. Must be familiar with proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery. Valid California driver's license required. Proof of personal automobile insurance coverage is required. Hotel experience preferred.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES:

Detail-oriented. Organized and efficient. Learns quickly. Safety minded. High-quality standards for production and service. Courteous and friendly manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors throughout shift in the clean, well-lighted kitchen

areas. Frequently works behind the hot range. Makes occasional short trips to walk-in freezer and refrigerator. The kitchen may be moist, odorous, and warm from cooking foods. The kitchen floor is uneven and may be slippery from moisture and grease. Business levels may require a fast work pace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Stands/walks short distances throughout shift. Bends, stoops, reaches, pushes, pulls, and lifts to perform routine job tasks. Frequently required to handle and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. over short to moderate distances. Flexibility and good reflexes are required to operate an electric cart. Must be able to work under pressure.

Additional Information / Benefits

Critical features of this job are described under the previous headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors to perform other nonessential assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Contract Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K/403b Plan, Paid Personal Leave Days

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, 2nd Shift.