Lead Line Cook

Lead Line Cook

The Lead Line Cook will apply expertise in la carte cooking while serving as the line leader, providing guidance and direction to the team on the production line.

Responsibilities:

• Use knowledge of la carte cooking, meat temperatures and presentation to create a finished product that is consistent with dinner entrees and gourmet dining.
• Prepare all orders turned in by wait staff, ensuring that all orders are cooked quickly and according to order.
• Ensure that food leaves kitchen in peak condition.
• To produce all sauces and compounds and cook all food in the appropriate manner such as poaching, saut, etc.
• Prep food products using standard food preparation techniques.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Prepare food needed by other kitchen departments, which is best prepared by this department; and prepare all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
• Maintains work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• If functioning in a lead capacity: (a) take responsibility for assigned employees in absence of Supervisor, (b)assigns work, and ensures proper performance of assigned employees.

Education and Experience:

HS Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 6 months experience as line cook and 3 months as pantry/prep cook; OR equivalent combination.

CA Pay Range: $23.00 per hour

Category: Culinary

Location: Hyatt Valencia 210

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

CA Pay Range: $23 per hour

Number of Openings: 1

Req Number: CUL-26-00074

EOE Statement: HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This position is currently accepting applications.