Line Cook — Banquets & Fine-Dining Prep Pro

Paycom; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, season, and present dishes for a la carte dining, banquets, and private events. This role supports a fast-paced private club environment and requires accuracy, teamwork, and a commitment to food quality.

You will work with a culinary team to maintain timely service, proper station setup, sanitation, and adherence to club recipes and standards. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to read recipes and follow portion standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, portion, garnish, and present food for a la carte dining, banquets, private events, member functions, employee meals, and special requests as assigned.
• Follow Club recipes, preparation methods, portion standards, cooking techniques, plating specifications, and presentation standards consistently.
• Maintain working knowledge of assigned menus, daily specials, banquet event requirements, ingredients, allergens, preparation methods, and station responsibilities.
• Read and follow recipes, prep lists, production sheets, banquet event orders, tickets, and written or verbal instructions accurately.
• Set up and maintain assigned stations with appropriate food products, ingredients, utensils, smallwares, and equipment before service.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, flavor, texture, temperature, appearance, and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Use ovens, ranges, broilers, grills, fryers, steamers, slicers, mixers, and other kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Wash, peel, cut, trim, portion, measure, and otherwise prepare ingredients as required.
• Maintain appropriate par levels and communicate product shortages, prep needs, or production concerns promptly to culinary management.
• Support timely and accurate execution of food orders during service.
• Assist other culinary employees during high-volume service periods, banquets, events, and other operational needs.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Education

California Food Handler Card

Job description

Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, season, and present dishes for a la carte dining, banquets, and private events. This role supports a fast-paced private club environment and requires accuracy, teamwork, and a commitment to food quality.

You will work with a culinary team to maintain timely service, proper station setup, sanitation, and adherence to club recipes and standards. Evening and weekend availability is required.