Lead Line Cook

Witt/Kieffer; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join their culinary team. This exciting role involves applying your expertise in à la carte cooking while leading the line team to ensure the highest quality of food preparation and presentation. You will be responsible for creating gourmet dishes, maintaining a clean work environment, and guiding junior staff. If you have a passion for culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values excellence and creativity in the kitchen, and take your culinary career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook.
• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line cooking team and ensure timely preparation of orders.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with health regulations.
• Produce sauces and cook food using various techniques.

Skills

A la carte cooking

Meat temperatures knowledge

Food presentation

Food preparation techniques

Sanitation and safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen utensils

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

The Lead Line Cook will apply expertise in à la carte cooking while serving as the line leader, providing guidance and direction to the team on the production line.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of a la carte cooking, meat temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with dinner entrees and gourmet dining.
• Prepare all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked quickly and according to order.
• Ensure that food leaves kitchen in peak condition.
• Produce all sauces and compounds and cook all food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, sauté, etc.
• Prep food products using standard food preparation techniques.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Prepare food needed by other kitchen departments, which is best prepared by this department; and prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• If functioning in a lead capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in the absence of Supervisor, (b) assign work, and ensure proper performance of assigned employees.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook; OR equivalent combination.

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Category: Culinary

Location: Hyatt Valencia 210

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Number of Openings: 1

This position is currently accepting applications.