Line Cook-$23-$25.00

ValorHospitality; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

PTO after 90 days

Hotel discount

Awards program

Food & beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking a dedicated culinary team member to prepare and present high-quality dishes for guests and hotel clients. You will handle pantry and fry station prep, ensuring adherence to recipes, production standards, and safety guidelines.

This role emphasizes fast, accurate order assembly, proper food handling, and maintaining proper temperatures. Strong English communication and basic knife skills are essential for success in a busy hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Read, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and portion standards.
• Start items ahead of time and manage per-order specs to avoid over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables; maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and communicate shortages or out-of-stock items.
• Assist in buffet stocking and plan actions to correct food costs.
• Return unused items to storage with proper coverage and dating.
• Support in setting up kitchen plans and actions as needed by management.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree preferred

Job description

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 PACKAGECompetitive SalaryTeam Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms ProvidedBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employmentImmediate eligibility for 401k and employer matchTeam Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the yearFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition ReimbursementThe RolePOSITION PROFILEPrepare 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 RESPONSIBILTIESPrepare 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 ABILITIESHigh 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 guestsPHYSICAL DEMANDSAble 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 outletsPlease visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.