Energetic Kitchen Prep & Line Cook - Breakfast to Dinner

ash-people; Dayton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Ash Hotel & F&B discounts

Job summary

ASH Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Prep & Line Cook to join the hotel cafe team, supporting breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor, you will prepare dishes to spec, maintain a clean station, and help ensure smooth service.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ year back-of-house experience, solid knife skills, and a passion for quality. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes and safety rules, and collaborate with the team to deliver high standards and guest

Qualifications

• 1+ years back-of-house / culinary experience in a full-service setting.
• Experience working a station during active service.
• Solid knife skills and basic culinary techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and plating standards.
• Food Handler certification required, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Work efficiently under pressure as part of a small kitchen team.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and consistent culinary execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe, portion, and plating specifications across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Set up, stock, and maintain an assigned station, ensuring mise en place is ready before each service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures, including proper handling and temperature control.
• Maintain required Food Handler certification and comply with safety protocols.
• Communicate clearly with the Kitchen Supervisor and fellow cooks to ensure smooth ticket times.
• Monitor portioning and minimize waste during prep and service.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food product as directed.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with health standards.
• Report maintenance needs for equipment and support other stations during peak periods.
• Follow kitchen conduct, uniform standards, and support a respectful, accountable culture.
• Take direction from Kitchen Supervisor and apply feedback consistently.

Skills

Culinary experience

Active service station

Knife skills

Recipes & plating

Work under pressure

Flexible schedule

Food Handler cert

Job description

ASH Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Prep & Line Cook to join the hotel cafe team, supporting breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Reporting to the Kitchen Supervisor, you will prepare dishes to spec, maintain a clean station, and help ensure smooth service.

The ideal candidate brings 1+ year back-of-house experience, solid knife skills, and a passion for quality. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes and safety rules, and collaborate with the team to deliver high standards and guest