Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Events

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 28,240 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel nights

Discounted rates for colleagues and **

Bereavement pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Complimentary employee meals

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Oceanside, CA invites applications for a Line Cook to join our vibrant Seabird Resort culinary team. You will prepare and cook menu items with precision, following recipes and presentation standards, while upholding food safety and sanitation practices.

The role requires strong knife skills and experience with various cooking methods, and offers shifts AM/PM and weekends. Competitive benefits are provided, including travel-related perks and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, sanitizing procedures, and proper food handling techniques.
• Expertise in various cooking methods such as grilling, braising, poaching, and general food production.
• Excellent knife skills and proficiency operating kitchen equipment for efficient meal assembly.
• Ability to follow recipes meticulously while maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
• Experience with dietary aide responsibilities, menu planning, and high-volume production processes.
• Familiarity with culinary techniques including food industry best practices for quality control and safety management.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to take direction for Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Must have availability to work AM, PM shifts and weekends as needed.
• Must have valid work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with precision, adhering strictly to recipes and presentation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, poaching stations, braising pans, and food production appliances safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation areas following food safety sanitizing procedures.
• Assist with menu planning and ingredient preparation to ensure timely meal service during high-volume periods.
• Handle food with care, ensuring proper food safety management and hygiene practices are maintained at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and exceptional guest service during catering or special events.

Skills

Food prep experience

Food safety knowledge

Culinary techniques

Knife skills

Recipe following

Dietary/menu planning

High-volume production

Safety compliance

Stamina for long shifts

Work authorization

Tools

Grills

Poaching stations

Braising pans

Food production appliances

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Oceanside, CA invites applications for a Line Cook to join our vibrant Seabird Resort culinary team. You will prepare and cook menu items with precision, following recipes and presentation standards, while upholding food safety and sanitation practices.

The role requires strong knife skills and experience with various cooking methods, and offers shifts AM/PM and weekends. Competitive benefits are provided, including travel-related perks and insurance options.