Cook II – Sauté, Pizza & Grill (PM)Olive & Hay | Meritage Resort & Spa

TMR Operations, LLC; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TMR Operations, LLC in Napa, California is seeking a skilled food preparer. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking a variety of food items, ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The ideal candidate will have one year of food prep experience and knowledge of professional cooking techniques. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• One year prior food-prep experience required; culinary degree or training desired.
• Possess advanced knowledge of food preparation and professional cooking.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes.
• Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish; cuts and trims meat prior to cooking.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Professional cooking skills

Knife-handling skills

Basic math skills

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares, seasons and cooks soups, meats, vegetables and other food items for consumption at restaurants and/or in-room dining. Butchers chicken, beef, fish and shellfish.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food items such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
• Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish; cuts, trims and bones meat prior to cooking.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Adds seasoning during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as needed.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to ensure proper doneness.
• Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature.
• Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings.
• Follows all standard food‑handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Wears non‑slip, oil‑resistant shoes and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Actively reports potential safety issues, resolves emergencies promptly, and maintains a safe kitchen environment.
• Utilizes OSHA‑required PPE and reports defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment.
• Maintains strict compliance with the hotel’s Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and is familiar with current MSDS.
• Reports to work as scheduled (on time and on a regular basis).
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits for use.
• Assists in controlling food products, leftovers, waste and refrigeration organization.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, floors and storage areas.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and prepares it for the next service period.
• Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed equipment maintenance or accidents.

Qualifications

• One year prior food‑prep experience required; culinary degree or training desired.
• Possess advanced knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking, and knife‑handling skills.
• Must perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos.
• Completes required training as scheduled.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a valid current Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
• Must know all applicable health standards.
• Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.
• Work schedule includes holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.

Physical Demands & Safety

The employee regularly stands, walks and moves at a quick pace, reaching, stooping, kneeling and occasionally crouching. Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally is required. The role involves exposure to hot, cold and noisy environments and involves handling sharp objects, hot plateware, glassware and cleaning chemicals.

Reasonable Accommodation

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.