Hotel Maya - Culinary - Union Line Cook

Ensemble Hospitality; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Maya is seeking a full-time Union Line Cook to join their culinary team in Long Beach. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing food items, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with health regulations while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of cooking experience and possess a high school diploma.

Benefits

Employee Discount Program

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of cooking experience required.
• Ability to work continuously in confined spaces.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary for recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes.
• Maintains highest quality by checking food storage.
• Performs general cleaning tasks as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking methods

Sanitation standards

Ability to read and understand English

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to lift 100 lbs.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred

Job description

Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Hotel Maya in Long Beach is seeking a full-time, Union Line Cook to join their Culinary team. The qualified candidate will be responsible for maintaining and setting up food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and all other food items prepared in the different kitchen stations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on the guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items ideal for cooking in preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality. Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage, and working areas clean and clutter-free, complying with Health department regulations.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Performs other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment and cleaning up unexpected spills.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat, and other cooking methods.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other team members.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
• Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to multitask.

EDUCATION

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High school diploma required.
• Culinary or apprenticeship program preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years or more of cooking experience required.
• Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred.

JOB TYPE

• Full-Time

PAY

• $27.73 per hour

BENEFITS

• Employee Discount Program
• Health Insurance

SHIFT

• 8-hour shifts

WORK LOCATION

• In Person

DISCLOSURE TO JOB APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA)

As part of your job application and the Company’s evaluation of your candidacy, the Company collects, receives, maintains, and uses the following types of Personal Information about you for the business purposes identified for each category:

CATEGORY

EXAMPLES

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2. To evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment;

3. To obtain and verify background check and references; and

4. To communicate with you regarding your candidacy for employment.

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Employment History

Information regarding prior job experience, positions held, names of prior supervisors, reference information, skills and when permitted by applicable law your salary history or expectations

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Education Information

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Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California, United States of America