Kitchen Cook - AM / PT

SCP HOSPITALITY MANAGER LLC; Albion (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SCP HOSPITALITY MANAGER LLC is seeking an AM Kitchen Cook to join our hotel dining team. The role centers on food preparation, cooking, and keeping a clean, organized workspace in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow recipes, plate dishes, assist senior chefs, manage station cleanliness, and help monitor inventory to support smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Guest relations and hospitality mindset.
• Adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to assist with food preparation and cooking.
• Follows recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Keeps workstation clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: chop, measure, and prep ingredients for cooking.
• Cooking: follow recipes and standards to ensure dish quality.
• Plating: present dishes per senior chef guidance.
• Kitchen organization: maintain clean, organized stations and equipment.
• Inventory management: monitor inventory and report shortages.
• Quality control: conduct taste tests and ensure standards.
• Safety and sanitation: follow food safety guidelines and OSHA rules.
• Team collaboration: communicate with culinary staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Menu knowledge: stay informed about daily specials and offerings.
• Report accidents/breakages to supervisor.

Skills

Guest relations

Sanitation

Food prep

Cooking

Plating

Inventory management

Quality control

Safety procedures

Team communication

Menu knowledge

Job description

Description

The AM Kitchen Cook is primarily responsible for assisting in various kitchen aspects, including food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

$21 to $23 per hour

Requirements

• Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Resolve guest complaints to over-the-moon satisfaction.
• Follow hotel policies regarding lost and found items.
• Adhere to hotel requirements for guest and team member accidents, injuries, and emergencies.
• Continuously promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts.
• Food Preparation: Help prepare ingredients, including chopping, cutting, and measuring, to ensure that they are ready for cooking.
• Cooking: Execute cooking tasks following established recipes and presentation standards, ensuring the quality and consistency of dishes.
• Plating prepared foods based on the senior chef's guidance.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, keeping workstations and equipment in proper working order.
• Inventory Management: Help monitor kitchen inventory, including restocking supplies, tracking ingredient usage, and reporting shortages to the kitchen manager or chef.
• Quality Control: Participate in quality control measures by conducting regular taste tests and inspections to ensure that food items meet the company's standards.
• Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the safe storage and handling of food products.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely and openly communicate with the culinary team, including chefs and other kitchen staff, to maintain a smooth flow of operations and to assist with any special requests or requirements.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Menu Knowledge: Stay informed about the current menu offerings, including daily specials, and be able to provide information and recommendations to guests.
• Inspect, plan, and ensure that all materials and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Report all accidents and breakages to the F&B Manager or Executive Chef.
• Adhere to relevant Food Safety Hygiene standards.
• Work safely and abide by OSHA regulations and the Hotel’s policies regarding accident and incident reporting procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.