Kitchen Line Cook

Seascape Beach Resort; Seacliff (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA is seeking a skilled Line Cook to assist in preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner items according to the resort’s menus and standards. You will work across kitchen stations, maintain clean work areas, and help ensure on-time service with consistent presentation.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience in hotels or restaurants, a culinary background, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. High school diploma or GED is expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar position at a hotel or restaurant preferred
• Culinary degree or training preferred
• High school or GED graduate

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality by tasting sauces and dressings per recipes
• Check work area before service to ensure stations are organized and set-up to par
• Execute menu items on the line efficiently with minimal supervision
• Check pars for shift use and note shortages
• Maintain and clean all kitchen equipment and work areas daily
• Ensure presentation for every plate aligns with resort standards
• Report any equipment issues to maintenance and assist as needed

Skills

Cooking fundamentals

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or training

High school or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Seascape Beach Resort - Aptos, CA 95003
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare food of consistent quality by tasting (especially sauces and dressings, following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers
• Checks work area before service to ensure all stations are organized and set-up to par
• Ability to execute menu items on the line effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• Utilize, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill
• Check all containers for cleanliness, dates, covers and labels
• Opening Shift– follow all set procedures including signing out keys at the front desk, unlocking coolers and set up line for the day
• Closing Shift – follow all set procedures including lock all refrigeration units, turn off equipment and give keys to front desk or hand to closer
• Daily 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 agent
• Ensure 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 maintenance
• Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & AMABILITIES

• Obtains cooking fundamentals associated with this position
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure of organizing and attaining production schedules
• Excellent knife skills such as dicing, slicing, and chopping
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions
• Ability to expand and condense recipes
• Ability to work all stations in kitchen
• Punctuality and regular, reliable attendance
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and the public and timelines

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar position at a hotel or restaurant preferred
• Culinary degree or training preferred
• High school or GED graduate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, comprehend and provide instructions, both written and verbal

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

• Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US
• Must provide valid Food Handlers Certification or complete certification within 30 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Lift 25-50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Frequent leaning, bending, or stooping
• Constant use of hands and manual dexterity