Beach Cafe Line Cook

THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH • Laguna Beach, CA

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Manage all aspects of the food production for the beach café, including food preparation according to the description and adhere to sanitation practices.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.
• Certified Cook level or higher.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Experience in a full service restaurant or hotel/resort restaurant desired.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Ranch standards.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Knowledge of The Ranch operations, its services, and facilities.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by The Ranch environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Ability to physically handle knives, pots, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry some from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of The Ranch on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.
• Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Upon employment, all team members are required to fully comply with company rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of The Ranch’s facilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items according to Lost Pier standards and guest requests
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED