Senior Grill Cook - High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Irvine Company; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irvine Company at The Resort at Pelican Hill seeks a prepared cook to execute high quality meals in accordance with health and safety practices. You will follow recipes, manage mise en place, and support station setup to ensure smooth service.

Candidates should have a high school education with culinary training, flexibility for all shifts, and California Food Handler Card. Long hours and holidays expected; training provided; growth in a premier beachside resort.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and an apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
• New graduate and/or limited experience: prep cook/pantry cook/banquet cook.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressured environment.
• Ability to work not traditional working hours, weekends and all holidays.
• Possess current health department certifications required to work in a kitchen.
• Must have current California Food Handler Card or willingness and ability to obtain California Food Handling Card before first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food products as assigned in accordance health and safety practices.
• Run the day to day operation of the assigned station.
• Check and complete mise en place and pars and set-up the station.
• 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Health & safety awareness

Education

High school + culinary apprenticeship

Job description

The Irvine Company at The Resort at Pelican Hill seeks a prepared cook to execute high quality meals in accordance with health and safety practices. You will follow recipes, manage mise en place, and support station setup to ensure smooth service.

Candidates should have a high school education with culinary training, flexibility for all shifts, and California Food Handler Card. Long hours and holidays expected; training provided; growth in a premier beachside resort.