Line Cook

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid PTO after 90 days

401k with employer match

Food & beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Monsaraz San Diego is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to prepare culinary delights for hotel guests and clients. You will handle daily kitchen prep in the pantry, fry stations, and other areas, ensuring food meets production and quality standards while maintaining sanitary practices.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3–6 months in a food/beverage setting, and basic knife handling skills.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 months in food/beverage services environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing diverse cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes, records, production and portion standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time without exceeding estimated needs.
• Remember multiple orders and assemble accurately.
• Date and rotate perishables; ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to proper storage; cover/date perishables.

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Ovens & ranges

Knife handling

Food safety

Team member

Education

Culinary certificate or degree

Tools

None

Job description

## Line CookApply: The Monsaraz San Diego, California: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: End Date: September 30, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR108917# Competitive + BenefitsWe 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