Part-Time Cook III: Lead Station & Plating

Jobs2Web; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a part-time Cook III to prepare high quality food in accordance with health and safety standards. This role reports to the kitchen leadership and supports various stations.

The cook will handle mise en place, follow standardized recipes, monitor quality, and collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs to ensure timely service. Minimum culinary education required, plus flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and formal culinary training (apprenticeship or cooking school).
• Experience as a pantry cook with assigned station (cold or hot).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Run the day to day operation of the assigned station.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars and set-up the station.
• Complete requisitions, obtain proper signatures, and submit to the Purchasing department.
• Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees.
• Store items properly at the end of the shift.
• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
• Handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of hotel.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests.
• Maintain food service sanitation certification and use all learned standards within the kitchen.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel, daily events, safety and service standards.
• Embody mission, vision and values of the hotel daily.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned or requested.

Education

High school diploma and culinary training

Job description

Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a part-time Cook III to prepare high quality food in accordance with health and safety standards. This role reports to the kitchen leadership and supports various stations.

The cook will handle mise en place, follow standardized recipes, monitor quality, and collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs to ensure timely service. Minimum culinary education required, plus flexibility for shifts.