Line Cook I — Resort Kitchen Excellence

Ensemble; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensemble Hospitality is seeking a Cook I for Vinarosa Resort's kitchen operations. The role focuses on high-quality culinary execution across restaurant, bar, and banquet services, following recipes and safety standards.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to ensure service flow, consistency, and guest satisfaction. The position emphasizes attention to detail, cleanliness, and professional conduct in a luxury resort environment, supporting waste control and

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, standards, and instructions accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation during all service periods.
• Support mise en place, prep schedules, and station readiness for daily service and events.
• Execute assigned station duties efficiently during high-volume service periods.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO rotation of all food products.
• Assist with banquet and special event food production as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Communicate product shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues promptly to leadership.
• Minimize waste through proper portioning, handling, and utilization of ingredients.
• Support inventory awareness and assist with receiving or stocking as directed.
• Collaborate effectively with culinary peers and front-of-house teams to support service flow.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Job description

Ensemble Hospitality is seeking a Cook I for Vinarosa Resort's kitchen operations. The role focuses on high-quality culinary execution across restaurant, bar, and banquet services, following recipes and safety standards.

You will collaborate with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to ensure service flow, consistency, and guest satisfaction. The position emphasizes attention to detail, cleanliness, and professional conduct in a luxury resort environment, supporting waste control and