Job Description

AM Line Cook I - The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is the premier oceanfront hotel on the Central Coast. Come to work every day to beautiful ocean views of Pismo Beach! Be part of a team known for outstanding customer service that creates lasting, happy memories for all our wonderful guests.

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is a locally owned business and proud supporter of our local Central Coast Community, providing donations and hosting community-focused programs throughout the year including free and philanthropic events. We love our employees - we host employee appreciation events, offer daily discounted lunches from our restaurant, and offer special hotel benefits.

Marisol at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is continuously growing and expanding! We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and motivated Line Cook I who can create a sense of luxury through their culinary expertise. Must be available to work mornings and weekends. We look forward to connecting with you!

Position Summary: Line Cook I is responsible for preparing a variety of products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, broths, breads and other edible products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prepare List. The Line Cook I is an entry-level Cook position.

Essential Functions of the job:

• On-site work required
• Available to work opening shift, as early as 7am; Holidays and weekends required
• Understand Basic English
• Complete the opening and closing checklists, including line preparation for evening/morning shift and daily prep lists
• Complete opening line set up for each shift in a timely manner
• Ensure proper sanitation of stations and all coolers, including walk in and reach ins
• Follow direction of senior kitchen management, including Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cook III, and Banquet Chef
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items
• Execute their responsibilities of the line consistently while maintaining food quality and presentation, in a timely manner and at a fast pace
• Consistently understands and complies with our standard serving sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryers, pots and pans, convection oven, countertops and cooling equipment.
• Close the kitchen appropriately and follow the checklist for closing the kitchen stalls. Help others close the kitchen.
• Ensure all waste is disposed of into appropriate recycle and compost bins
• Promptly notify the manager of any problems with food equipment and quality.
• Immediately informs manager of product shortages and any other inventory issues
• Comply with all the hotel and restaurant conditions of employment and standards including uniform, grooming, health and safety
• Comply with all health and safety regulations as ordered by local, county, and state government officials
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Ensures a positive work environment, following The Cliffs Mission, Values, and Basics
• Follows all hotel policies and procedures
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the preparation of the kitchen and cooking.
• At least 6 months of experience in a similar position.

Additional Job Duties:

• Flexible work schedule
• Able to work weekends and holidays

Education, Experience, Skills:

• High school diploma; culinary degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of guest services in a luxury hotel setting.
• Understand basic English language.
• Ability to work with people effectively.
• Ability to multitask and work in mentally demanding situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand continuously for the duration of the shift (eight or more hours).
• Ability to lift small packages (excess of 40 pounds).
• Be able to stretch, bend, bend and lift frequently up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.