Part-Time Cook III

Pacific Hospitality Group • Santa Ana, CA

67d

About The Position

Pacific Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated food preparation team member who will be responsible for preparing food items such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. The role involves estimating food requirements, requisitioning food from storage, and maintaining appropriate cooking temperatures. The ideal candidate will measure and mix ingredients, taste and test foods, carve meats, and portion food onto serving plates. Additionally, the position requires adherence to food handling, sanitation, and health department guidelines, as well as maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Six months prior food prep experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or training desired.
• Possess a basic knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos.
• Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must know all applicable health standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked.
• Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature.
• Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.
• Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste and refrigeration organization.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors in kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas as directed.
• Prepares work area for next service period, including emptying trash receptacles.
• Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed maintenance of any equipment and any accidents.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Accommodation
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees