Cfk Cook 1

Temecula Creek Inn • Temecula, CA

13d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Essential Purpose: To prepare food for restaurants, employee meals, banquets, and special functions, meeting hotel standards of production quality and quantity. § To follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests. § To assist the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Chef in Kitchen organization. § Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to standards. § To provide training to new and existing staff. § Communicate with Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef and Kitchen Supervisor regarding problems, special needs or any feedback concerning food service or employee performance. § To assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in monthly inventory procedures. § Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos. § To rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage. § To maintain internal cleanliness of coolers and freezers according to the Health Department standards. § To assist, as directed, to order food supplies. § To follow all specifications to properly set up hot or cold line stations. § To coordinate all food orders between stations and food servers. § To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner. § To monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines. § To ensure temperature logs and prep lists are adhered to and up to date. § To promote & comply with all policies and procedures of Temecula Creek Inn § To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions. § To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times. § To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others. § To ensure safe work practices including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use and handling of all relevant equipment. § To attend all mandatory meetings, as directed. § To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

Requirements

• English fluency required.
• Must have advanced knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas.
• Must be familiar with proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Detail oriented.
• Organized and efficient.
• Learns quickly.
• Safety- minded.
• High quality standards for production and service.
• Courteous and friendly manner.
• Good team player.
• Customer service focus.
• Able to work productively with little supervision.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Stands/walks short distances throughout shift.
• Bends, stoops, reaches, pushes, pulls, and lifts to perform routine job tasks.
• Frequently required to handle and move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. over short to moderate distances.
• Flexibility and good reflexes required to operate electric cart.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience and professional culinary certification or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for restaurants, employee meals, banquets, and special functions, meeting hotel standards of production quality and quantity.
• Follow all specifications to properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests.
• Assist the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Chef in Kitchen organization.
• Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to standards.
• Provide training to new and existing staff.
• Communicate with Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef and Kitchen Supervisor regarding problems, special needs or any feedback concerning food service or employee performance.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in monthly inventory procedures.
• Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards and photos.
• Rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Maintain internal cleanliness of coolers and freezers according to the Health Department standards.
• Assist, as directed, to order food supplies.
• Follow all specifications to properly set up hot or cold line stations.
• Coordinate all food orders between stations and food servers.
• Communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of all food served from the lines.
• Ensure temperature logs and prep lists are adhered to and up to date.
• Promote & comply with all policies and procedures of Temecula Creek Inn
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• Practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others.
• Ensure safe work practices including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, as directed.
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees