Line Cook — Resort Kitchen: Fast-Paced & Detail-Driven

Vinarosa Resort and Spa; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarosa Resort and Spa in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Cook I to deliver high-quality culinary execution across restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. You will prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety requirements, collaborating with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings hotel or resort kitchen experience, a practical knowledge of cooking techniques, strong food

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in hotel/resort/high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Strong food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes 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 fundamentals

Teamwork

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Communication

Job description

Vinarosa Resort and Spa in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Cook I to deliver high-quality culinary execution across restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. You will prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety requirements, collaborating with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate brings hotel or resort kitchen experience, a practical knowledge of cooking techniques, strong food