Line Cook (Full-Time)| Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs | Calistoga, CA
About The Position
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs is seeking an experienced Line Cook to prepare food for the restaurant, employee meals, banquets, room service, and special functions in accordance with hotel production, quality, and quantity standards. The role follows recipe portion and quality specifications while controlling food usage to minimize waste. This is a full-time, onsite position reporting to the Kitchen Manager. The position is non-exempt and requires standing and moving at least 75% of the time. Open availability is required, including readiness to work various shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Some food preparation experience or training is preferred.
- Familiarity with the proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
- Thorough knowledge of the proper use and storage of relevant kitchen tools and equipment.
- Organized and efficient, with the ability to meet high quality standards for service.
- Good team player.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with coworkers and the public.
- Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
- Ability to work productively with little supervision.
- Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment.
- Open availability and readiness to work various shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Some food preparation experience or training.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present food items according to specifications, including accommodating special guest requests.
- Prepare hot foods, side dishes, and specialty items for employee meals, using leftover food from special functions when possible.
- Handle cooking products properly, including trimming, cutting, marinating, covering, labeling, and storing them.
- Assist with food preparation for banquet functions.
- Serve specified portions of meat, fish, and poultry for restaurant and banquet functions.
- Ensure the quality and quantity of meat, fish, and poultry delivered to the hotel meet orders.
- Take daily inventory of the meat cooler and fish storage reach-in, and assist with ordering stock.
- Rotate refrigerated food to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards, including the internal cleanliness of iceboxes.
- Monitor and report food waste and equipment issues.
- Assist with ordering food supplies.
- Set up hot or cold line stations according to specifications.
- Follow company policies and procedures and promptly report suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas.
- Conduct departmental safety training for new Kitchen employees before they begin work.
- Follow company safety standards, including proper equipment handling to prevent injury.
Benefits
- Double pay when working on company-recognized holidays.
- Sick pay.
- Discounted hotel stays within the Modus/PM Portfolio.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave.
- Comprehensive onboarding and training plan.
- Coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
- Personalized development plan.
- Leadership courses.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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