Lead Line Cook — Resort Kitchen & Banquets

Ensemble; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensemble Hospitality's Vinarosa Resort in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Cook III to deliver high-quality culinary execution across restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. You will prep and execute menu items per recipes, maintain presentation standards, and uphold food safety while supporting service flow and guest satisfaction.

Collaborate with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams, uphold brand standards, and contribute to waste control and inventory awareness.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, standards, and instructions accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation during all service periods.
• Support mise en place, prep schedules, and station readiness for daily service and events.
• Execute assigned station duties efficiently during high-volume service periods.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO rotation of all food products.
• Assist with banquet and special event food production as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Communicate product shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues promptly to leadership.
• Minimize waste through proper portioning, handling, and utilization of ingredients.
• Support inventory awareness and assist with receiving or stocking as directed.
• Collaborate effectively with culinary peers and front-of-house teams to support service flow.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen operations

Food safety & sanitation

Recipe adherence

Team communication

Job description

Ensemble Hospitality's Vinarosa Resort in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Cook III to deliver high-quality culinary execution across restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. You will prep and execute menu items per recipes, maintain presentation standards, and uphold food safety while supporting service flow and guest satisfaction.

Collaborate with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams, uphold brand standards, and contribute to waste control and inventory awareness.