Part Time Line Cook (1-4) - $500 Sign-On Bonus

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. • San Diego, CA

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Kitchen is seeking skilled Line Cooks (Levels 1-4) to join our culinary team. This part-time opportunity plays a key role in enhancing the overall dining experience for our guests. Candidates of varying experience levels are encouraged to apply. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, contributing to high-quality food preparation, consistency, and presentation.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, recipes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in English to customers, management, and employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served in a timely manner.
• Prepares a large variety of finished products (i.e.: salsas, chutneys, infused oils.)
• Maintains work area and cooking equipment in proper and sanitary order.
• Prepares and plates food to order in accordance with approved recipes.
• Covers, dates, labels, and stores food items and ingredients during the scheduled shift.
• Supplies plated starches, vegetables and miscellaneous accompaniments to hotline and receives plates from hotline for finishing with sauces and garnishes.
• Prepares and presents menu items following recipes and designated presentation to include starches, multiple garnishes and soups.
• Properly seasons all food items.
• Communicates with expeditor to ensure smooth transition of finished plates to front of house.
• Always tastes prepared items prior to serving.
• Uses advanced knife skills to produce brunois, macedoine cuts, etc.
• Responsible for complete setup of mise en place for all menu and related special items ten minutes prior to service.
• Adheres to proper rotation and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assures overall freshness, quality, and cooking temperature of finished products.
• Properly closes and turns over work area at the end of shift assuring proper storage and minimal waste.
• Attends regularly scheduled kitchen meetings.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree