Line Cook — Earn $24.77/hr in a Busy Kitchen

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a line cook to prepare meals to spec while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. You will start items ahead of time, rotate perishables, and help control costs. A Certified Food Handler is required, and English communication is essential.

The role requires lifting up to 100 lbs, teamwork, and adherence to Crescent standards. Excellent prep, speed, and reliability will contribute to guest satisfaction and smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English and maintain a professional appearance.
• Team player willing to help co-workers.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery; lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start ahead items and monitor prep to avoid shortages.
• Date and rotate perishables; ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars, plan prep, freezer pull, and set up line; stock buffet.
• Return unused items to storage with cover/date.
• Help control food cost and reduce waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment like fryer, grill, ovens.
• Adhere to attendance; be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Dexterity with equipment

Lift up to 100 lbs

Education

Certified Food Handler

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a line cook to prepare meals to spec while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. You will start items ahead of time, rotate perishables, and help control costs. A Certified Food Handler is required, and English communication is essential.

The role requires lifting up to 100 lbs, teamwork, and adherence to Crescent standards. Excellent prep, speed, and reliability will contribute to guest satisfaction and smooth kitchen operations.