Line Cook

Theameswellhotel; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Hotel and F&B discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Ameswell Hotel in Mountain View is seeking a Line Cook to join our Culinary team. This fast-paced role places you at the heart of guest experiences, preparing items according to standardized recipes and maintaining high presentation standards.

We welcome both full-time and part-time associates. Compensation is $28.20 per hour, with benefits typical of our culinary staff, and opportunities to grow in a hotel renowned for service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work with a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Portions and plates food to standard, ensuring correct temperature, taste, and presentation; tastes all prepared items.
• Follows established ticket-collection procedures during service and maintains accurate records for the area worked.
• Cleans the kitchen after preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean, neat, and organized per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, guests, and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Line Cook

Department: Culinary

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mountain View, California

Compensation: $28.20 / hour

Description

We're looking for people who genuinely love great food to join us as Line Cooks. This is a fast-paced role at the heart of the guest experience — you'll help deliver the kind of culinary moments that make an Ameswell stay memorable. We welcome both full-time and part-time associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules
• Portions and plates food to standard, ensuring correct temperature, taste, and presentation; tastes all prepared items
• Follows established ticket-collection procedures during service and maintains accurate records for the area worked
• Cleans the kitchen after preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the shift
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean, neat, and organized per standards
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
• Assists with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, guests, and managers
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards
• Ability to work well with coworkers, guests, and manager
• Reliable and professional, with flexibility to work full-time or part-time shifts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed
• Repeating the same movements throughout the shift
• Bending or twisting the body, and kneeling, stooping, crouching, or crawling as needed
• Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40 lbs. (equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.)

Benefits

Eligible associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Term life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including Sick Hours
• 401(k) retirement plan, effective from date of hire
• Hotel and F&B outlet discounts
• Wellness incentives through Class Pass