Sendero Ranch - Cook

Local Food Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Local Food Group at Sendero Ranch in Beckwourth, CA 96129 is seeking a kitchen team member to assist with lunch and dinner service. You will help maintain top-quality, fresh, and well-presented meals while following strict food safety standards.

Collaboration with chefs, prep staff, and front-of-house is essential to deliver meals on time. Ideal candidates have strong communication, reliability, and a commitment to guest satisfaction, with the physical ability to work in a busy kitchen and adapt

Qualifications

• Maintain a pleasant, polite manner and a neat appearance.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation principles.
• Punctuality to ensure food is hot and ready on time.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Support the AM Lead Chef with lunch service.
• Support the PM Lead Chef with Dinner Service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Proper handling, storage, and disposal of ingredients; clean and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate with sous chefs, prep cooks, and dishwashers to ensure smooth operations.
• Interact professionally with guests; accommodate special requests.
• Work with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to minimize waste.
• Communicate with FOH staff about dietary restrictions.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and health codes; keep areas sanitary.
• Self-disciplined; take the lead to ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Punctuality

Guest interaction

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LFG at Sendero Ranch - Beckwourth, CA 96129

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the AM Lead Chef with lunch service and Support the PM Lead Chef with Dinner Service


• Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation, conducting regular inspections and taste tests to uphold our reputation for excellence.


• Proper adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of ingredients, as well as thorough cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.


• Collaborate effectively with other members of the culinary team, including sous chefs, prep cooks, and dishwashers, to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations and timely delivery of meals to guests.


• Interact professionally and courteously with guests, responding to inquiries, accommodating special requests, and addressing any concerns or feedback with a positive attitude and commitment to exceeding expectations.


• Work with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to minimize waste


• Communicate well with FOH Staff to answer questions about dietary restrictions


• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, health codes, and licensing requirements, maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in all food and beverage areas.


• Self Disciplined, knows how to take the lead and see that tasks get completed to the end.

QUALIFICATIONSPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a pleasant, polite manner, and a neat and clean appearance


• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and interact professionally with guests.


• Knowledge of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation principles


• Punctuality in order to ensure food is hot and ready on time for arrivals of guests.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 50 or more pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.


• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment.


• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering flawless service.


• Flexibility to work throughout the week, including evenings as needed to accommodate special events and activities.