Line Cook I: Precision Prep & Team Training

Temecula Creek Inn; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Temecula Creek Inn is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare food for restaurant service, employee meals, banquets, and functions, ensuring quality and consistency across all prep and presentation tasks.

The role supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in maintaining organization, safety, and cost controls while delivering high standards of guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• English fluency required
• Advanced knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas
• Familiar with proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and machinery
• Hotel experience preferred
• Professional culinary certification or degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items
• Assist in kitchen organization with Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Direct presentation and portioning of food according to standards
• Provide training to new and existing staff
• Communicate with chefs and supervisors about problems or feedback
• Assist in monthly inventory procedures
• Prepare food according to menus, recipe cards, and photos
• Rotate food to minimize waste and spoilage
• Maintain cleanliness of coolers and freezers per Health Department standards
• Assist with ordering food supplies as directed
• Set up hot or cold line stations
• Coordinate food orders between stations and servers
• Communicate guest requests to supervisors
• Monitor quality and consistency of food served
• Adhere to temperature logs and prep lists
• Promote and comply with hotel policies
• Report suspicious conditions promptly
• Maintain safe work areas and practices
• Attend mandatory meetings and cross-train as directed

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Efficient

Learns quickly

Safety-minded

High quality standards

Courteous and friendly

Customer service focus

Team player

Works with minimal supervision

Trustworthy and reliable

Education

Culinary certification or degree preferred

Job description

Temecula Creek Inn is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare food for restaurant service, employee meals, banquets, and functions, ensuring quality and consistency across all prep and presentation tasks.

The role supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in maintaining organization, safety, and cost controls while delivering high standards of guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.