Line Cook

Sunset Tower Hotel; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Tower Hotel is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to plan, prep, and set up quality food service across all areas of production. You will follow plating guides, ensure sanitation, and work with team to meet service demands in a fast-paced hotel setting.

The role requires ability to read and follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and handle 10–12 hour shifts, including evenings and weekends. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred to assist diverse guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel kitchen or high-volume food prep is preferred.
• Must follow safety and sanitation guidelines consistently.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set-up, and provide quality food service according to standards.
• Inspect and clean work areas; sanitize surfaces and equipment.
• Monitor temperatures to ensure safe cooking and holding temperatures.
• Rotate stock to minimize waste and maintain quality.
• Work with team to ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to hotel policies.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Position PurposeResponsible to plan, prep, set-up, and provide quality food service in all areas of food productions for menu items and special in accordance with standards with plating guide specifications.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInspect, clean, disinfect, and sanitize food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or searching areas to ensure safe sanitary food handling practices.Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Inspects all food products for freshness and quality, monitoring old and new food items, and rotating stock.Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure all items are in place and ready for service.Perform job duties with attention to detail, speed and efficiency.Transports ingredients to work station and pots and pans of food from storage/prep areas to the serving line.Effectively cook with all products and food ingredients required while at the same time utilizing senses to ensure quality standards are met.Follow and comprehends established recipes.Work effectively with co-workers and management to foster a collaborative team culture.Adherence to all hotel guidelines, policies and procedures.Knowledge, Skills, and AttributesMust be able to work effectively under time constraints while thinking clearly and remaining calm.Must be able to follow directions.Must be able to work with minimal supervision.Must be able and willing to work 10-12 hours and flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.Must have basic knowledge or arithmetic.Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language; bilingual Spanish preferred.Must practice excellent personal hygiene and consistently display a professional presence.Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.