Oceanfront Line Cook - Hotel Restaurant Kitchen Pro

HRI Hospitality; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI Hospitality in Dana Point, CA is seeking a Line Cook to handle meal preparation and kitchen duties for hotel restaurant and catering events. You will ensure stations are prepared ahead of service, maintain cleanliness, and support quality and presentation standards.

The role requires previous hotel kitchen experience, a flexible schedule including mornings/evenings/weekends/holidays, and good English communication with guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a hotel setting such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt or another hotel brand.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.
• Display basic knife skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Insure stations are set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary.
• Maintain clean work area, practicing "clean as you go" policy.
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests.
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Communicate guest needs to Executive/Sous Chef.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed.
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.).
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to leadership and/or maintenance in a timely manner.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Able to follow recipes.

Skills

English communication

Knife skills

Culinary fundamentals

Education

CA Food handlers Card

Job description

HRI Hospitality in Dana Point, CA is seeking a Line Cook to handle meal preparation and kitchen duties for hotel restaurant and catering events. You will ensure stations are prepared ahead of service, maintain cleanliness, and support quality and presentation standards.

The role requires previous hotel kitchen experience, a flexible schedule including mornings/evenings/weekends/holidays, and good English communication with guests and staff.