Sonoma Line Cook: Craft & Quality on the Line

Sage Hospitality Group; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge in Sonoma, operated by Sage Hospitality Group, is seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. You will ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining sanitation levels.

Responsibilities include checking recipes, maintaining line setup, preparing food to spec, rotating perishables, and controlling food costs. The role requires 1–2 years in a related kitchen position and HS education or equivalent, with physical stamina for

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to two years of related kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against recipe cards and follow use records for all items served to ensure quality.
• Monitor line setup before meal periods for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain sanitation and clean-as-you-go policy; ensure equipment is in good condition.
• Prepare food following recipe cards, production and portion standards.
• Start items prepared ahead and avoid over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables; ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and plan prep, freezer pulls, line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items or shortages and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused food to storage with proper date labeling; control waste per SOP.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Kitchen experience

Sanitation awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lodge in Sonoma, operated by Sage Hospitality Group, is seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. You will ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining sanitation levels.

Responsibilities include checking recipes, maintaining line setup, preparing food to spec, rotating perishables, and controlling food costs. The role requires 1–2 years in a related kitchen position and HS education or equivalent, with physical stamina for