Line Cook - Plunge Beach Resort
About The Position
Plunge Beach Resort is hiring a Line Cook to prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. The role works across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events, maintaining food quality, consistency, and service efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen. The Line Cook sets up and maintains assigned stations, supports food preparation and storage, and follows food safety, sanitation, and health requirements. The position works closely with kitchen colleagues, servers, bartenders, and leadership to support smooth service and a positive guest experience. It requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs. The role involves standing and walking for extended periods and moving food, equipment, and supplies, typically weighing up to 50 pounds. Work takes place in hot, cold, wet, and fast-paced kitchen conditions, with safe use of kitchen equipment and knives.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, food handling, and kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Ability to follow recipes, preparation guidelines, and presentation standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and remain focused during high-volume service.
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members, leaders, and other departments.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities during busy service periods.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events, based on business needs.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, reach, kneel, stoop, lift, push, pull, and move throughout the kitchen.
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport food products, kitchen equipment, and supplies, typically up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and fast-paced kitchen conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous line cook, prep cook, restaurant, or culinary experience.
- Hotel, resort, hospitality, restaurant, or food service experience.
- Food Handler Certification, or ability to obtain certification as required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Work efficiently on the line during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations with the tools, ingredients, and supplies needed for service.
- Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, labeling, storage, and rotation to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
- Communicate clearly with kitchen team members, servers, bartenders, and leadership throughout service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Support team members during busy service periods and assist wherever needed to ensure smooth service.
- Maintain attention to cooking temperatures, seasoning, presentation, and plate execution.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, mixers, and knives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
