Line Cook for Salt and Whiskey, Historical Downtown Boutique Hotel (Full-time PM Shift)
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Horton Grand Hotel
San Diego, CA, US
Summary
Prepare menu items according to recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure efficient order execution and assist with banquet preparations as needed.
Job Description
The Horton Grand Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and is steps away from the Convention Center, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. When it comes to the workplace, we offer the perfect balance of establishment and progressive, employee-focused initiatives all wrapped in one elegant package.
We're looking for a line cook to join our amazing team at our restaurant, Salt and Whiskey! This is a full-time position working an average of 30- 40 hours per week based on operations.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of ingredients using culinary techniques including the dicing of vegetables, manufacturing proteins and adhering to Mise en Place.
- Assist in inventory stock and organize ingredients ensuring they are properly stored.
- Follow recipes and portion control standards.
- Ensure the cleanliness of workstations, prep areas and kitchen equipment before, during and after food preparation.
- Properly label, store and rotate ingredients using the FIFO method to maintain freshness and avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepare and cook menu items adhering to the Lead Cook's standards.
- Efficient and a high sense of urgency maintaining a fast pace while ensuring the food is cooked and presented to the highest standards in quality.
- Maintain the designated workstation clean, organized and well-stocked with the necessary ingredients for an efficient workflow.
- Monitor ingredients and food to upkeep quality control.
- Collaborate and communicate with Lead Cooks, line cooks and kitchen staff to ensure orders are executed and expedited in a timely and organized manner.
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively according to the Lead Cook's directions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Cooks or General Manager.
- Must be able to aid banquet team with any necessary preparations
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a line cook in a high volume restaurant
- Culinary Knowledge: Basic and advanced knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, food and safety and kitchen equipment.
- Work Ethic: Punctual, reliable and dedicated to the art of cooking maintaining a positive work environment.
- Flexibility: Ability to work evenings, weekends, OT, holidays as needed
- Ability to work under pressure and to execute duties without supervision
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why join our team?
- Competitive pay and tips
- Sick time accruals
- Holiday Pay
- Birthday pay
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance and additional voluntary benefits offered
If you have stellar cooking skills and experience working in the hospitality industry, APPLY NOW!
The Horton Grand is a supremely crafted recreation of San Diego history and Victorian architecture, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter and mere steps away from the Convention Center, dining, shopping, and entertainment. In 1986, two turn-of-the-century hotels were painstakingly rebuilt, brick by time-honored brick, to create the what is known today as the Horton Grand Hotel. Today, our guests experience the elegance of the Victorian Era while enjoying all the modern conveniences one would expect, including full-service banquet and meeting facilities, a restaurant, theatre, bar and luxurious guest rooms and spacious Grand Rooms.
Founded
1986
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
San Diego, California
The Horton Grand is a supremely crafted recreation of San Diego history and Victorian architecture, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter and mere steps away from the Convention Center, dining, shopping, and entertainment. In 1986, two turn-of-the-century hotels were painstakingly rebuilt, brick by time-honored brick, to create the what is known today as the Horton Grand Hotel. Today, our guests experience the elegance of the Victorian Era while enjoying all the modern conveniences one would expect, including full-service banquet and meeting facilities, a restaurant, theatre, bar and luxurious guest rooms and spacious Grand Rooms.
Founded
1986
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
San Diego, California
