Line Cook

Holiday Inn & Suites Monterey Park; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Same-day pay available

Career growth opportunities / Manager 

401(k)

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Parental leave

Referral program

Reduced room rates

Team-driven culture

Job summary

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a remarkable Line Cook for the Holiday Inn & Suites in Monterey Park, CA.

Prepare foods per recipes and standards, ensure sanitation, and operate a range of kitchen equipment. Collaborate with the F&B team to support guest satisfaction, training, and continuous improvement while maintaining a high standard of guest service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt processes.
• Proficiency in the primary language used in the workplace.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Culinary technique skills (cutting, cooking principles, plating, safety, sanitation).
• Capability to create, set up, and break down buffet and display stations up to 8 feet high.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers and hot kitchen environments.
• Stamina to stand and move for up to 4 hours continuously.
• Physical strength to lift and carry up to 250 lbs on carts and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for operating kitchen machinery (sliders, mixers, grinders, etc.).
• Ability to drive and maintain any required licenses, certificates or permits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Visually inspect and select food items of the highest standard for menu items.
• Check and control proper storage and portion control.
• Keep refrigeration, equipment, and storage areas clean and compliant with health regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles).
• Demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Receive and store food and deliveries.
• Coordinate with upper kitchen management and other departments.
• Participate in long-range planning and hotel programs.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Be available and approachable for guests.
• Follow the property’s recovery plan and guest concern handling.
• Adhere to SOPs and policies.
• Be a positive team member.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Support coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with departments.
• Accept feedback openly.
• Use meetings/memorandums for communication.
• Assist other departments during emergencies.
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Buffet setup

Food safety

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slicers

Ovens

Broilers

Job description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Line Cook for the Holiday Inn & Suites in Monterey Park, CA.

Job Purpose

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control to maintain qualifying product.
• Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas clean and compliant with health department regulations.
• Maintain good knowledge of accepted sanitation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.).
• Demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.
• Report all maintenance issues promptly.
• Properly receive and store food and deliveries.
• Consult with upper kitchen management daily and coordinate with other departments related to the Food & Beverage Department.
• Participate in long‑range planning and support hotel programs with continuous improvement.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Be readily available and approachable for all guests.
• Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns and follow the property’s second‑effort and recovery plan.
• Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
• Adhere to all applicable company standard operating procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic, helpful, and positive team member.
• Maintain professional, responsible, and mature conduct and behavior.
• Be supportive and friendly toward coworkers.
• Manage time wisely and maintain open communication with each department.
• Communicate pertinent information and respond positively to new ideas.
• Accept critical and developmental feedback openly.
• Use meetings and memorandums for effective communication.
• Assist other departments during emergencies.
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company.

Safety and Security

• Properly handle and account for keys.
• Know policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items, and security concerns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt processes and standards.
• Proficiency in the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Culinary technique skills (cutting, cooking principles, plating, safety, sanitation).
• Capability to create, set up, and break down buffet and display stations up to 8 feet high.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers and hot kitchen environments.
• Stamina to stand and move for up to 4 hours continuously.
• Physical strength to lift and carry up to 250 lbs on carts and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for operating kitchen machinery (sliders, mixers, grinders, etc.).
• Ability to drive and maintain any required licenses, certificates or permits.

Additional Skills

• Passionate about people and service.
• Excellent communication when interacting with guests and employees.
• Strong reading and writing for paperwork and issue logging.
• Basic math for handling cash or credit.
• Problem‑solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Amazing Benefits At A Glance

• Hourly Rate $20.00
• Team‑driven and values‑based culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same‑day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth opportunities / Manager training program
• Reduced room rates throughout the portfolio
• Third‑party perks (movie tickets, attractions, etc.)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program