Line Cook

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC is seeking a culinary professional to prepare high-quality dishes for guests and hotel clients. You will handle daily prep in pantry or fry stations, ensuring recipes and production standards are met while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes timely execution, collaboration with team members, and adherence to safety and food-handling guidelines to deliver exceptional dining experiences across our properties.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• 3–6 months in a food/beverage services environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, production and portion standards.
• Start food items ahead of time and manage orders to meet demand.
• Maintain hygiene and rotate perishables per SOP; ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and set up line; assist in buffet stocking.
• Assist in correcting food cost problems and reducing waste; support management.

Skills

English proficiency

Knife handling

Food safety

Recipe following

Team communication

Education

Culinary certificate or degree

Tools

Industrial ovens

Job description

Competitive + Benefits

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission is to go beyond "hospitality" by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncompromising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun we love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Team Member
• Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment
• Immediate eligibility for 401k and employer match
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Role POSITION PROFILE

Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs. Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order. Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked. Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time. Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company. We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncompromising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.