Line Cook(FT- 2787)

Harbour Village•Cupertino, CA

6d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

THE FORUM is recruiting for a hospitality focused Line Cook to join our team! The Line Cook assists in preparing all food while maintaining the highest quality standards. Ensures safe handling of all food and ingredients. Possesses strong knowledge of Meat, Seafood, and Poultry fabrication. Ability to successfully produce all basic soups and sauces. Ability to comfortably work at all production stations such as the Ridge Hot Line, the Ridge Pantry, the Bistro Line, Special Events, and Holiday Events.

Requirements

Knowledge for the preparation of dressings, vinaigrettes, cold/hot sauces, and soups.
Ability to proficiently prepare buffet display items such as cheese, fruit, crudité, charcuterie.
Advanced knife skills including proper use of guide hand and classic cuts (brunoise, dice, julienne, rough chop).
Proficient in cooking Sauté, poach, fry, broil.
Proficient in the production of soups and sauces including Mother Sauces and derivatives.
Proficient in meat butchery and seafood fabrication.
Ability to use Point of Sale system (POS).
Must be able to read and communicate in English
Ability to work productively in a team environment.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
A minimum of 2 years of basic line cooking experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living industry preferred as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution.

Responsibilities

Prepares bulk production items including clean, cuts fruits and vegetables and prepares salads, fruit plates, condiments, etc.
Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with all health and sanitation policies and procedures.
Assists with receiving deliveries, puts away deliveries when needed, and assists with the organization of dry storage, walk-ins, and freezer using proper rotation practices.
Assists Dishwashers as needed/assigned with dish and ware washing, general cleaning duties, and receiving.
Stores all food items properly and follows proper rotation practices to avoid spoilage and waste.
Follow instructions on daily production sheets.
Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA and FSA options
Life and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary)
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, and Pet Insurance
Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match
Referral Bonus Program - Up to $500 per referral!
Generous PTO, Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leaves
Employee Assistance Program & a Safe and clean work environment
Birthday Celebration, Service Tenure Awards and Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
Career Advancement Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement Program