Line Cook: Precision Prep & Team Kitchen

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a city restaurant kitchen team member in Santa Monica to prepare high-quality items according to recipes and standards. You will manage par levels, rotate perishables, and assist in controlling costs while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will operate diverse equipment, collaborate with teammates, and ensure timely service. Strong English communication, reliability, and physical stamina are essential for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Self-starting with a professional demeanor.
• Able to work as part of a team and assist coworkers.
• Able to lift/move items up to 100 lbs.
• Must maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to quality and recipe standards.
• Start prepped items while avoiding over-portioning.
• Date and rotate perishables; maintain proper temps.
• Check pars, plan prep, and assist in buffet stocking.
• Return unused items to storage and cover perishables.
• Assist in controlling food costs and waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (fryers, stoves, mixers, etc.).
• Attend regularly and be available to work shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Professional appearance

Guest interaction

Dexterity

Lifting 100 lbs

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven steam table

Tilt kettle

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a city restaurant kitchen team member in Santa Monica to prepare high-quality items according to recipes and standards. You will manage par levels, rotate perishables, and assist in controlling costs while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will operate diverse equipment, collaborate with teammates, and ensure timely service. Strong English communication, reliability, and physical stamina are essential for this on-site role.