Hotel Kitchen Cook for High-Volume Dining

Hotel Cerro; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals for hotel outlets according to standardized recipes. The role requires maintaining sanitation and quality, with duties including setting up mise en place and operating grills and fryers.

Minimum 2 years cooking experience and a food handlers certificate are preferred. This position is on-site and involves standing for long periods, handling extreme kitchen temperatures, and collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Prepare all food items for hotel outlets according to recipes.
• Maintain sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably high volume.
• Food handlers certification preferred.
• High attention to quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Ability to work with various kitchen equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using predetermined methods in a timely and consistent manner.
• Measure and mix ingredients as per recipes using appropriate kitchen tools.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment (grills, fryers, griddles).
• Set up station with mise en place for service across functions.
• Adjust thermostats to regulate oven/steam kettle temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety in work areas.
• Verify prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Grinders

Slicers

Tenderizers

Job description

Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals for hotel outlets according to standardized recipes. The role requires maintaining sanitation and quality, with duties including setting up mise en place and operating grills and fryers.

Minimum 2 years cooking experience and a food handlers certificate are preferred. This position is on-site and involves standing for long periods, handling extreme kitchen temperatures, and collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure timely