Food and Beverage - Cook

Hornblower • Newport Beach, CA

2d

About The Position

A Cook prepares food for events, including cutting, chopping, peeling, and plating food. The role also assists with processing deliveries and maintains safe and sanitary workstations. Cooks prepare food using prep lists and standard recipes, follow food-handling procedures, preserve food freshness through accurate rotation, and store leftovers according to company standards. They maintain clean, organized refrigerators and work areas and clean, sanitize, and organize stations and kitchen equipment at the end of each shift. The role follows food-safety standards, regulations, safety policies, and accident-reporting procedures, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibilities.
• Ability to listen effectively, assess situations, determine relevant issues, and suggest solutions.
• Working knowledge of computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to understand and convey written and verbal information effectively to coworkers and guests.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Ability to work for extended periods without sitting.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items, including cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and all major holidays.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous kitchen experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using prep lists and standard recipes.
• Follow proper food-handling procedures.
• Rotate food accurately to maintain quality and freshness.
• Cover, label, date, and store leftover foods according to company standards.
• Maintain clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize stations and kitchen equipment at the end of the shift.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in accordance with food-safety standards and regulations.
• Follow safety policies and accident-reporting procedures.
• Assist with processing deliveries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed