Line Cook/Food Service - San Diego KOA Resort

KAMPGROUNDS ENTERPRISES, INC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An award-winning outdoor campground resort in sunny California is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their food and beverage team. This part-time role offers flexible hours, primarily during evenings, and provides a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant café setting. Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining kitchen standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for food service. Join a team dedicated to creating memorable camping experiences for guests year-round!

Qualifications

• Prior line/short order cooking experience required.
• Good customer service and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high level of customer service in food preparation.
• Prepare meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Coordinate with staff for problem resolution.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Cooking Experience

Food Handling

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Tools

Basecamp System

Job description

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The San Diego KOA is an award-winning outdoor campground resort looking for enthusiastic people to join our food and beverage team. Sunny southern California allows us to be open 365 days a year offering camping in RVs, Cabins, Deluxe Cabins & tents. Our goal is to create a great camping experience for our guests by offering excellent customer service. If you enjoy being outdoors, meeting new people, and putting on events we would love to talk to you!

The Sand Castle Café is an onsite restaurant open 7 days a week in the summer season (reduced hours October-April) that serves everything from breakfast burritos & lattes to handmade pizza and beer from local breweries. Our staff also does specialized catering events throughout the year!

WORKING HOURS/DETAILS:

• Reports to the Food & Beverage Manager
• Part-time - 10-30 hours per week depending on the occupancy of the park
• Most hours available Thursday-Sunday evenings, but flexible availability a plus
• Training hours will be in the mornings
• $18.50/ per hour & up depending on experience
• Pooled tips

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures customers receive a high level of service consistent with our customer service philosophy

• Communicate with all staff and management using Basecamp System

• Enforce campground policies and implement solutions consistent with goals of park

• Proactive guest management to ensure positive environment for all guests

• Coordinate with Guest Service staff for problem resolution when applicable

• Utilize creative problem-solving skills

• Prepare breakfast, lunch & dinner depending on the season in a café style food service kitchen

• Be comfortable using a variety of kitchen appliances and utensils

• Food prep for all meals during shift

• Clean and maintain food prep area according to Health Code

• Clean all appliances and equipment daily

• Cashier and process orders

• Assist with perishable and non perishable inventory on a weekly basis

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Description:

The San Diego KOA is an award-winning outdoor campground resort looking for enthusiastic people to join our food and beverage team. Sunny southern California allows us to be open 365 days a year offering camping in RVs, Cabins, Deluxe Cabins & tents. Our goal is to create a great camping experience for our guests by offering excellent customer service. If you enjoy being outdoors, meeting new people, and putting on events we would love to talk to you!

The Sand Castle Café is an onsite restaurant open 7 days a week in the summer season (reduced hours October-April) that serves everything from breakfast burritos & lattes to handmade pizza and beer from local breweries. Our staff also does specialized catering events throughout the year!

WORKING HOURS/DETAILS:

• Reports to the Food & Beverage Manager
• Part-time - 10-30 hours per week depending on the occupancy of the park
• Most hours available Thursday-Sunday evenings, but flexible availability a plus
• Training hours will be in the mornings
• $18.50/ per hour & up depending on experience
• Pooled tips

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures customers receive a high level of service consistent with our customer service philosophy

• Communicate with all staff and management using Basecamp System

• Enforce campground policies and implement solutions consistent with goals of park

• Proactive guest management to ensure positive environment for all guests

• Coordinate with Guest Service staff for problem resolution when applicable

• Utilize creative problem-solving skills

• Prepare breakfast, lunch & dinner depending on the season in a café style food service kitchen

• Be comfortable using a variety of kitchen appliances and utensils

• Food prep for all meals during shift

• Clean and maintain food prep area according to Health Code

• Clean all appliances and equipment daily

• Cashier and process orders

• Assist with perishable and non perishable inventory on a weekly basis

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Good customer service and communications skills

• Ability to multi task and prioritize

• Able to work with others and work independently

• Professional Appearance and attitude towards guests and fellow team members

• Communicate professionally and patiently

• Be on your feet during shift and able to lift at least 30 lbs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Actively communicate both verbally and written

• Must have prior line/short order cooking experience

• Have or acquire a Food Handler's Permit

• Comfortable serving alcohol & handling raw food

• Not afraid to try new recipes!

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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