Main Kitchen Cook

Claremont Resort & Club group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel discounts

Employee discounts (YouDecide)

Job summary

Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley is seeking a Main Kitchen Cook to join our culinary team. This full-time, on-site role requires preparing meals to standardized recipes and portion controls, starting prep early, and rotating perishables with proper temperatures.

Candidates should have hotel or culinary experience, strong dexterity, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Excellent communication is essential for working with servers and staff across shifts.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery or equipment.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to recipe cards and standards, per servers' checks.
• Start items prepared ahead of time and manage portions.
• Date and rotate perishables, maintain proper storage temperatures.
• Check pars and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Set up plans to control food costs and waste per standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment (fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, mixer, slicer, oven, etc.).
• Attend regularly and be available to work on schedule.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Physical strength

Communication skills

Job description

## Main Kitchen CookApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Claremont Resort & Club - Berkeley, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 14 Days Agojob requisition id: JR117463**About Us**At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people. For over a century, our iconic resort has set the standard for luxury and service in the Bay Area. We take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests—and a rewarding, inclusive workplace for our colleagues. Situated on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club seamlessly blends its rich 19th-century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area. Guests dine with friends at Limewood, relax at our urban oasis, The Spa at the Claremont, and discover total wellness at The Club at the Claremont- all while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $30.91 - $30.91 Hourly### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.* Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.* Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.* Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Hotel experience preferred.* Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.