Cook III

TMR Operations, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Hospitality Group seeks a motivated Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare salads, soups, meats and vegetables according to recipes, measure ingredients, and monitor temperatures to ensure quality and safety.

You will work standard shifts, follow health and safety guidelines, wear proper PPE, and support the kitchen in inventory control and ongoing restaurant operations. Six months of experience preferred; culinary training or a Food Handlers Card is a plus.

Qualifications

• Six months of food prep experience or culinary training.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking and knife handling.
• Ability to perform basic math (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes and memos.
• Complete required training as scheduled.
• Must know all applicable health standards and maintain hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads, soups, meats and vegetables per recipes; measures ingredients.
• Monitors ovens, broilers and kettles; checks temperatures for quality and safety.
• Maintains sanitation and follows PPE and health standards.
• Assists in controlling food products, leftovers and refrigeration organization.

Skills

Six months food prep experience

Basic knife handling

Basic math skills

Read/understand recipes

Complete required training

Knowledge of health standards

Maintain clean appearance

Education

Culinary training or degree

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Company Description:

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long-term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.

Our Guiding Principles:

Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment

Job Description

What You Will Accomplish

Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage. Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked. Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature. Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings. Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use. Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards. Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations. OSHA laws require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The hotel provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager. Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS. Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential function of the job. Other Responsibilities/Supportive Functions: 1. Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste and refrigeration organization.

What You Will Bring

• Six months prior food prep experience preferred. Culinary degree or training desired.
• Possess a basic knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos.
• Completes required training as scheduled.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must know all applicable health standards.
• Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

Great If you have

• Culinary training or degree.
• Current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.