Line Cook: Fast-Paced, Quality-Driven Kitchen

Irvine Company; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an experienced line cook leader to run the day-to-day operations of a high‑end kitchen station. You will supervise sauces, guide cooks, and ensure timely, quality plating in line with our luxury dining standards.

Ideal candidates have formal culinary training, color to multi-task under pressure, and hold required California food safety certifications. This role requires working weekends/holidays and maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with an apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
• Running the line, supervise preparation of sauces, supervise other cooks, takes charge of kitchen in absence of Sous Chef.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressured environment.
• Ability to work not traditional working hours, weekends and all holidays.
• Possess current health department certifications required to work in a kitchen.
• Must have current California Food Handler Card or willingness and ability to obtain California Food Handling Card before first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Run the day to day operation of the assigned station.
• Assist in creating and preparing menus items and specials.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars and set-up the station.
• Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Utilize the computer system in retrieving orders.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees.
• Store items properly at the end of the shift.
• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
• Handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of hotel.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests.
• Maintain food service sanitation certification and use all learned standards within the kitchen.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel, daily events, safety and service standards.
• Embody mission, vision and values of the hotel daily.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned or requested.

Skills

Line leadership

Sauce supervision

Multitasking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/certification

Job description

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an experienced line cook leader to run the day-to-day operations of a high‑end kitchen station. You will supervise sauces, guide cooks, and ensure timely, quality plating in line with our luxury dining standards.

Ideal candidates have formal culinary training, color to multi-task under pressure, and hold required California food safety certifications. This role requires working weekends/holidays and maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene.