Line Cook

Granada Hotel & Bistro; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Granada Hotel & Bistro in California seeks a Line Cook to participate in service, plating, and production for restaurant operations, events, and catering. The role emphasizes following recipes, prep lists, and safety standards while supporting the Executive Chef and kitchen team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of culinary experience, 1+ year as a line cook, and a valid food handler certification. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• 1+ year as a line cook or equivalent role.
• Professional communication skills in a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions and guidelines.
• Food handler’s certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Participate in service, plating and production for Granada Hotel & Bistro, events and catering.
• Follow standardized recipes, prep lists, and food safety protocols.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization; ensure proper storage of ingredients.
• Assist in daily production planning and minimize food waste.
• Cross-train across stations and communicate shortages to management.
• Prepare and plate items to-order and maintain high guest service standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Line cook experience

Professional communication

Take direction

Team player

Food handler certification

Job description

The Line Cook will participate in service, plating, and production for Granada Hotel & Bistro, special events, and catering. All cooks are expected to follow standardized recipes, prep lists, food safety protocol, and sanitation guidelines while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and workspace. You should be a team-player who has strong communication skills that aid in the smooth operation of the kitchen. Line Cooks report directly to the Executive Chef and are expected to aid the chef by minimizing food waste, properly storing and handling ingredients, aiding in daily production planning, and maintaining station pars.General Responsibilities:Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standardsExemplify the company and department rules, including safe operation of all kitchen equipment, cleanliness and sanitation practices, policies and procedures and assist with training of new kitchen employees in all areasParticipate in food production for the restaurant, events, catering, brunch, and room service.Prepare and plate various foods to-order during service hours, including: salads, soups, appetizers, entrées, and desserts.Cross-train on all food prep stations, including: garde manger, sauté, grill, fry, and pastry.Communicate missing or low items in a timely manner to the designated manager so that items can be restocked.Maintain kitchen cleanliness, ensuring that food is properly stored and upholding general health department standardsCollaborate with other kitchen staff to clean and sanitize kitchen floors, walls, hoods, equipment, and food storage areas daily and according to an established rotating cleaning schedule.Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operationsCommunicate allergy and dietary information to guests as neededBus tables as neededPhysical RequirementsMust be able to stand, reach, stoop, bend, lift, and clean during various activities throughout shift.Must be able to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.As needed, must be able to lift products or supplies up to 50 lbs.Exposure to heat, steam and cold present in a kitchen environment.Job Qualifications/Skills:2+ years culinary experience1+ years as a line cookProfessional communication skillsAbility to take directionDesire to work in a team environmentFood handler’s certification required (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) Granada Hotel & Bistro covers the cost of training and certification.Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysAbility to maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States will be required.Granada Hotel and Bistro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40 and over), disability (mental & physical), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.The above responsibilities and expectations listed are intended to give a general overview of the position and are not all encompassing of the role. Further responsibilities and tasks may be assigned as needed given business demand.