Line Cook

HRI Hospitality • Dana Point, CA

22d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares meals and other food items for the hotel restaurant and catering functions, following food-handling and safety guidelines. The role includes setting up stations before service, preparing and presenting menu items to specification, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and supporting quality, cost, and portion-control standards. The Line Cook also accommodates guest requests and assists with inventory, ordering, receiving, and required reports. The position reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Requirements

• Previous cooking experience in a hotel setting, such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, or another hotel brand.
• Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate satisfactorily in English with guests, management, and coworkers so they understand.
• Basic knife skills.
• Must complete California Food Handler Card training provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare food items and meals for restaurant and catering functions in accordance with food-handling and safety guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen stations are ready 15 minutes before service.
• Assist with food quality and presentation, and maintain kitchen and restaurant cleanliness and organization as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area by following the “clean as you go” policy.
• Follow up on menu items and cost special menu requests.
• Identify safety hazards and report them immediately to the Department Supervisor.
• Prepare plate presentations that meet specifications.
• Communicate guest needs to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Accommodate guests’ special requests.
• Maintain food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and receiving of Food & Beverage items as directed.
• Assist with reports such as inventory, food costs, and beverage costs.
• Report equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to leadership or maintenance promptly.
• Work on the outlet hot or cold line and execute menu items within the specified timelines for each meal period.
• Follow recipes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed