Line Cook - Part Time

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants • Huntington Beach, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a part-time Line Cook who has a passion for crafting quality dishes according to restaurant specifications. The Line Cook will act as an ambassador for the restaurant, create personal experiences for guests, and develop relationships that encourage repeat business. The position requires maintaining and building sound working relationships with teammates.

Requirements

• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic, and fast paced environment.
• Able to establish a positive rapport with many types of personalities.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Follow item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation.
• Comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed