Line Cook II

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa•Pismo Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is seeking a skilled, efficient, and motivated Line Cook II to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing a variety of food products with a focus on creating a sense of luxury through culinary expertise. The position requires adherence to health and safety regulations, as well as contributing to a positive work environment aligned with The Cliffs Mission and Values. The hotel offers beautiful ocean views, a focus on outstanding customer service, and is a proud supporter of the local community.

Requirements

Understand Basic English
High school diploma
1-3 years of line cook experience preferred
Working knowledge of guest services in a luxury hotel setting.
Understand basic English language.
Ability to work with people effectively.
Ability to multitask and work in mentally demanding situations.
Ability to stand continuously for the duration of the shift (eight or more hours).
Ability to lift small packages (excess of 50 pounds).
Be able to stretch, bend, bend and lift frequently up to 40 pounds in weight.
Ability to work in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares a variety of products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, broths, breads and other edible products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prepare List.
Keeps the kitchen clean, complying with all health and safety regulations.
Follows The Cliffs Mission and Values, while contributing to a positive work environment.
Completes the opening and closing checklists, including line preparation for evening/morning shift and daily prep lists.
Ensures proper sanitation of stations and all coolers, including walk in and reach ins.
Follows direction of senior kitchen management, including Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, and Banquet Chef.
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items.
Cooks on grills, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of cooking equipment.
Executes responsibilities of the line consistently while maintaining food quality and presentation, in a timely manner and at a fast pace.
Consistently understands and complies with standard serving sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Maintains a clean and safe workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryers, pots and pans, convection oven, countertops and cooling equipment.
Closes the kitchen appropriately and follows the checklist for closing the kitchen stalls.
Helps others close the kitchen.
Ensures all waste is disposed of into appropriate recycle and compost bins.
Promptly notifies the manager of any problems with food equipment and quality.
Immediately informs manager of product shortages and any other inventory issues.
Complies with all the hotel and restaurant conditions of employment and standards including uniform, grooming, health and safety.
Complies with all health and safety regulations as ordered by local, county, and state government officials.
Attends all scheduled staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
Ensures a positive work environment, following The Cliffs Mission, Values, and Basics.
Follows all hotel policies and procedures.
Performs all other tasks as assigned by manager.