Part-Time Line Cook

New Waterloo; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discount at restaurants

401K matching

Paid holidays

Shops + hotels discounts

Job summary

El Capitan Hotel in Merced, CA is seeking a Part-Time Line Cook to join its kitchen team. You will inspect prep areas, prepare and cook dishes, and ensure sanitary practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires state-issued food handling certification, related hospitality experience, and strong communication and math skills to manage portions and recipes.

Qualifications

• State-issued food handling certification required.
• Related experience in culinary or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to speak/read/write/understand the primary language of the workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively before guests and groups.
• Ability to apply basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas for sanitary practices.
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently.
• Attend to guests' dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of work areas and utensils.
• Store food properly to prevent spoilage and organize supplies.
• Assist in restocking and replenishing of supplies.
• Monitor oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients as per recipes.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish plated foods.

Skills

Food handling certification

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Job description

El Capitan Hotel is hiring a Part-Time Line Cook

What you'll do:

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet's recipes and procedures
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as
  directed

Who you are:

• You have state-issued food handling certification as required.
• You have related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• You must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You are ableto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You are able to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• You are able to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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