Cook 1 - Lodge Main Kitchen (Full Time)
Pebble Beach Company
- Pebble Beach, CA
- $27.59 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assign tasks to employees, with the approval of the team leaders.
- Prepare cold food sandwiches, salads, and dressings.
- Basic vegetable prep; slicing; dicing and proper handling.
- Preparations and handling of meat, fish, vegetables, starches, etc.
- Basic hot food preparation.
- Frying, grilling, baking roasting and poaching techniques.
- Saucier, butter sauces and all other sauces.
- Prepare all necessary menu items, including soups and sauces, as directed by the team leaders.
- Employee Dining Room cooking; salad bar, set up, etc.
- Proficiency in knife and equipment skills.
- Keep recipe and set up documentation.
- Follow recipe cards exactly and assist in preparing new cards for specials or new menus.
- Learn and work both sides of the Stillwater Grill, Tap Room and banquet stations.
- Set up the mise en place for the station.
- Set up buffet stations and perform carving, stir fry or other designated function at that station.
- Time the cooking of food to ensure that the entrees from each order are completed at the same time.
- Check the quality of food produced at the station, ensuring consistency of each mise en place.
- Arrange food on the plates, ensuring an attractive presentation.
- Assist with dish up for banquet functions.
- Add garnishes to complete plates of food.
- Help all other cooks and all other lines as needed, contributing to an environment of teamwork.
- Assist special events as needed.
- Be cost conscious at all times.
- Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and personal mise en place to ensure freshness and reduce waste and spoilage.
- Keep work areas & refrigerators clean and neat at all times.
- Clean, care for and store all equipment. Clean cooking surfaces.
- Report all faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to team leader.
- Training new employees, Cook 4, Cook 3, Cook 2, in their responsibilities, required knowledge, skills and organization of the kitchen.
- Work with butcher to ensure consistent product, portions, cuts, amounts and inventory pars.
- Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order.
- Discuss daily events and production schedule with the team leaders.
- Make suggestions to improve the quality of food production and presentation.
- Requisition food from Purchasing Department in the absence of the Team leaders. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Basic hot/cold food cooking knowledge, proficient knife skills.
- Five years kitchen experience including two years in equivalent position at a premier restaurant, resort or hotel.
- Food Safety certification required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship desirable.
- Competitive Pay: $27.59/hour.
- Benefits. Benefits are provided by the Unite Here Local 483 Union* and include health and retirement.
- We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
- Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
- Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
- Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.
- Union employees are required to pay applicable Union dues.