Line Cook

Windsor Capital Group•Brea, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Windsor Hospitality is hiring a Cook for its restaurant team in Brea, California. The Cook prepares soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items to order, following recipes and established procedures while maintaining quality, consistency, and a clean station in a fast-paced kitchen. The role involves preparing, cooking, testing, portioning, plating, and storing food in accordance with food safety standards. The position is described as full-time, part-time, or on-call, with schedules that may vary based on business needs. Flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, may be required. Shift details will be discussed during the interview. The listed salary is $20–$21.

Requirements

Proficient use of kitchen hand tools and equipment, including knives, blenders, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers.
Ability to read and accurately follow recipe cards and established procedures.
Ability to measure, cut, and prepare ingredients with precision and consistency.
Spatial awareness to visualize and plate finished dishes appropriately.
Basic math skills to calculate ingredient quantities, portion sizes, and material costs.
Ability to accept full responsibility for the accuracy and quality of food produced.
Flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Responsibilities

Read menus to estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers or obtain it from storage as needed.
Adjust controls to regulate the temperatures of ovens, boilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare menu items.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods to proper doneness.
Season food during preparation or cooking according to recipe specifications and culinary judgment.
Observe and test food for proper doneness by tasting, smelling, and checking it.
Carve meat, portion food onto serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes to complete orders.
Return unused food to designated storage areas at the end of the shift and cover and date perishables in compliance with food safety standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid sick leave.
Employee hotel discounts.
Complimentary on-shift meals at participating hotels.
Recognition and rewards program, including performance awards, milestone celebrations, and incentive programs.