Kitchen Line Cook

Seascape-Beach-Resort; Seacliff (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seascape-Beach-Resort is seeking a qualified Line Cook to ensure breakfast, lunch, and dinner items meet the resort’s standards. You will work across kitchen stations, tasting sauces, and executing recipes with speed and consistency.

The role requires ability to work under pressure, maintain clean work areas, and operate kitchen equipment safely. Opening/closing duties, certification, and teamwork are essential to success at the resort.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a hotel or restaurant preferred.
• Culinary degree or training preferred.
• High school or GED graduate.
• Must provide Food Handlers Certification or obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality by tasting sauces and dressings and following recipes.
• Set up and maintain organized stations, par levels, and line flow.
• Execute menu items on the line efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Open and close procedures, including equipment checks and keys handling.
• Ensure daily cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Report any equipment repairs to maintenance and ensure proper operation.

Skills

Cooking fundamentals

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Education

Culinary degree or training preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven/steam table

Flat top grill

Job description

SUMMARY: Ensures breakfast, lunch, and dinner items are prepared to the standards of Sanderlings Restaurant. Knows assigned menus and specials and capable of execution. Flexible and willing to perform any task to better service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare food of consistent quality by tasting (especially sauces and dressings, following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from serversChecks work area before service to ensure all stations are organized and set-up to parAbility to execute menu items on the line effectively and efficiently with minimal supervisionCheck pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortagesUtilize, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grillCheck all containers for cleanliness, dates, covers and labelsOpening Shift– follow all set procedures including signing out keys at the front desk, unlocking coolers and set up line for the dayClosing Shift – follow all set procedures including lock all refrigeration units, turn off equipment and give keys to front desk or hand to closerDaily Cleaning and sanitizing of work areas including grease traps, ovens, refrigeration, ovens, grill, floors, fryers, walls, ceiling tiles, counters, shelving, tables, rolling racks and any other item that needs to be cleaned using proper chemical cleaning agentEnsure presentation for every plate is consistent and in line with quality and presentation standards of the resort.Ensure all equipment is working order and report any items to be repaired to maintenancePerform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIESObtains cooking fundamentals associated with this positionAbility to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracyAbility to work well under pressure of organizing and attaining production schedulesExcellent knife skills such as dicing, slicing, and choppingAbility to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functionsAbility to expand and condense recipesAbility to work all stations in kitchenPunctuality and regular, reliable attendanceInterpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and the public and timelinesEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE1-2 years of experience in a similar position at a hotel or restaurant preferredCulinary degree or training preferredHigh school or GED graduateLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, comprehend and provide instructions, both written and verbalCERTIFICATES & LICENSESMust provide valid document(s) to work in the USMust provide valid Food Handlers Certification or complete certification within 30 days of employmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:Lift 25-50 lbs.Stand and walk for long periods of timeFrequent leaning, bending, or stoopingConstant use of hands and manual dexterity