Food and Beverage - Cook

Hornblower Corp; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Cook to prepare food for events, including chopping, peeling, and plating, while assisting with deliveries. You will maintain safe and sanitary workstations and adapt to busy event environments.

The role emphasizes reliable kitchen experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and major holidays. You will join a team that values organization and attention to detail in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Will be available for work nights, weekends and major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and store according to company standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

A Cook will prepare food for our events, including cutting, chopping, peeling, etc. and plating Food. You will also assist with processing deliveries and will always maintain safe and sanitary workstations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare all food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to company standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Additional Job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.