Culinary Specialist: Craft Fresh Dishes & Guest Experiences

Pacific Hospitality Group; Orange, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to assist with live food preparation, meal assembly, and timely service in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have six months of food prep experience, a culinary background, and strong knife handling skills. A valid Food Handlers Card is required; basic math and recipe reading abilities are essential for accurate preparation and portion control.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate oven temperatures.
• Measures and mixes ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting and using a thermometer.
• Carves meats and plates dishes with gravies and sauces.
• Washes and preps vegetables and fruits.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in all areas.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife handling

Reading recipes

Basic math

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Pacific Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to assist with live food preparation, meal assembly, and timely service in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have six months of food prep experience, a culinary background, and strong knife handling skills. A valid Food Handlers Card is required; basic math and recipe reading abilities are essential for accurate preparation and portion control.