Overnight Cook

Valencia Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valencia Group in San Jose seeks a night-shift kitchen associate to prepare breakfast items and support banquets and in-room dining. You will write orders, set up the line before dawn, and coordinate with front-of-house to ensure timely service for guests and events.

This role requires standing most of the shift, lifting light loads, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen that meets health standards, with occasional coffee bar prep and al la carte breakfast duties before 5:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Experience in breakfast preparation and banquet setup.
• Ability to follow recipes and health standards.
• Comfort with fast-paced hotel kitchen workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast items and support banquets and in-room dining.
• Take orders, deliver items, and maintain cleanliness.
• Respond to guest requests and ensure health department criteria are met.
• Assist with coffee bar and al la carte breakfast before 5:30 a.m.

Skills

Breakfast prep

Banquet support

Food safety

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Micros machine

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Food preparation for Breakfast and Next day Banquet events or Restaurant Mice & Place / In room dining Order taker and deliver person from 10:00p.m. to 6:00a.m.Physical Requirements:Standing/Walking: Constantly. Various surfaces including carpet, tile, and rubber mats.Crouching (Bend at knees): Occasionally. Clean; stock suppliesStooping (Bend at waist): Occasionally. Write ordersTwisting (knees, waist, neck): Frequently. Serve guests, view restaurant, maneuver through crowds and staffBalancing: Constantly. Carry trays and beverage containers. Set items on tablesReaching (overhead/extension): Constantly. Reach overhead supplies. Serve guests and retrieve hot/cold plates at arm’s length extensionHandling/grasping: Constantly. Set full plates and glasses at tables, carry trays and suppliesFingering/feeling: Frequently. Write orders, operate Micros machine, garnish plates, fold napkins, set table with silverwarePushing/pulling: Occasionally. Move chairs and tables. Average weight: 10 lbs. force. Maximum weight 20 lbs. forceLifting/carrying: Constantly. Carry full trays of food and beverage; carry supplies. Average weight: 20 lbs. maximum weight: 40 lbs.Working Environment:Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.Exposure to food items and beverages.Duties & Functions:Kitchen Duties:Display working knowledge off all menu items.Complete side work as assigned for Coffee Bar and Al la Carte Breakfast before 5:30a.m.Respond to the needs and requests of guests calls.Meet all health department criteria in food preparation and service.Keep Kitchen Line set-up, clean and organize for A.M. cook.Assist with prep work for banquets, AM & PM line shifts.Assisting in the proper utilization of excess food product for lowest possible attainable food cost.Set up and maintain stock of food-preparation line.Prepare food as required.Attend required meetings.Keep work areas clean and organized.Be extremely courteous to all customers and fellow employees.Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately.Maintain hotel equipment in proper working conditions.Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.