Line Cook P/T

El Capitan Hotel Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually

50% discount at New Waterloo eateries

401K matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

New Waterloo is seeking a dedicated line cook to join our team in a fast-paced hospitality environment in California. You will prepare and cook dishes per established recipes while ensuring top-quality presentation and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires state-certified food handling, prior culinary or hospitality experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with guests and staff. You will help maintain clean work areas, assist with stocking, and support a collaborative

Qualifications

• State-issued food handling certification as required.
• Related experience in culinary or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• Must be able to perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary handling practices.
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently per recipes and procedures.
• Address any guest dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food properly and manage supplies; assist in restocking.
• Observe and test food for proper cooking level and temperatures.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Portion and garnish dishes; regulate oven/lines temperatures.
• Estimate consumption and requisition or procure supplies as directed.

Skills

Food safety certification

Culinary/hospitality experience

English literacy

Reading safety procedures

Guest service communication

Basic math

Job description

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as directed

Who you are:

• You have state-issued food handling certification as required.
• You have related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• You must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You are able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You are able to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• You are able to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidaysDiscounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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