Embassy Suites Valencia - Cook

Aimbridge Hospitality•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and supervises food across the hotel’s restaurant, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquet operations. The role supports efficient kitchen operations and ensures food is prepared and presented to high standards of quality, portioning, and appearance. The Cook also assists and leads kitchen staff, resolves operational challenges, communicates professionally with coworkers and guests, maintains a clean and organized kitchen that meets sanitation and safety standards, and manages time to support prompt service. The position is at Embassy Suites Valencia, an all-suite hotel in Valencia, California. Applicants must have at least one year of experience, or be a culinary graduate with at least one year of experience in a hotel or related field, and must hold a Food Handlers Certification in compliance with state requirements. The role requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and communicate actively and clearly. After an initial waiting period, employees hired into full-time positions are eligible for a benefits package. The posting also mentions Daily Pay and directs applicants to ask their recruiter for details.

Requirements

At least one year of experience, or a culinary graduate with at least one year of experience in a hotel or related field.
Food Handlers Certification, in compliance with state requirements.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, remain composed, evaluate situations quickly, and determine an appropriate course of action.
Strong communication skills, including active listening and the ability to convey ideas and solutions clearly.

Responsibilities

Prepare and supervise food items across the restaurant, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquet operations.
Ensure dishes meet standards for quality, portioning, and presentation.
Lead and assist kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations and deliver high-quality food and service.
Anticipate challenges and resolve issues proactively to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
Communicate information effectively and address coworkers’ and guests’ concerns professionally and clearly.
Keep the kitchen clean and organized and meet sanitation and safety standards.
Anticipate operational needs and act proactively to support seamless service.
Manage time to ensure food preparation and service are prompt.