Hotel Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Flexible Shifts

Proper Hospitality; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality in San Francisco is seeking an experienced cook for a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will prepare menu items per recipes, maintain mise en place, and ensure food safety.

The role requires at least 1 year in a similar kitchen, culinary training, and English fluency. You will work evenings, weekends, and holidays and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Proper offers growth opportunities and a culture focused on excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary training certification is required.
• Valid food handling certificate required.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate legibly.
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items according to approved recipes, yield guides, and production schedules.
• Cut, fabricate, dice, mince, chop, and portion meats, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, and other food items according to specifications.
• Expand and condense recipes as required to meet business needs.
• Ensure all kitchen work areas are stocked with required tools, equipment, and supplies to meet operational demand.
• Maintain and update recipe cards, plating guides, production schedules, and reference photos.
• Set up workstation with proper mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspect cleanliness and functionality of tools, equipment, and workstations.
• Break down workstation at end of shift, properly storing and labeling items.
• Turn off unnecessary equipment and restock depleted items.
• Maintain strict compliance with health regulations and sanitation requirements.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and surfaces regularly.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation (FIFO).
• Transport dirty pots, pans, and utensils to wash stations.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly, courteously, and professionally.
• Maintain guest relations and respond to inquiries about hotel services.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve guest concerns and ensure satisfaction.
• Assist other kitchen areas and departments as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Math skills

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Culinary training certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Proper Hospitality in San Francisco is seeking an experienced cook for a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will prepare menu items per recipes, maintain mise en place, and ensure food safety.

The role requires at least 1 year in a similar kitchen, culinary training, and English fluency. You will work evenings, weekends, and holidays and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Proper offers growth opportunities and a culture focused on excellence.