Line Cook — Flavor-Driven Prep & Quality Kitchen

Wyndham Visalia; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Visalia is seeking a dependable cook/prep cook to prepare food items in line with recipes and quality standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will handle multiple stations, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure safety and sanitation practices.

You will follow SOPs, date/rotate perishables, and assist in controlling food costs while supporting the team across shifts. Previous kitchen experience preferred, high school or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Minimum one year food service or related work
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean listed kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per servers' orders.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, avoiding overestimation of needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate per SOP, keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use; determine preparation, freezer pull and line setup; assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused food to designated storage, cover/date perishables.
• Assist in plans to correct food cost problems and reduce waste per SOP.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.

Skills

Food service experience

Recipe and SOP adherence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Steam table

Tilt kettle

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

Job description

Wyndham Visalia is seeking a dependable cook/prep cook to prepare food items in line with recipes and quality standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will handle multiple stations, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure safety and sanitation practices.

You will follow SOPs, date/rotate perishables, and assist in controlling food costs while supporting the team across shifts. Previous kitchen experience preferred, high school or equivalent required.