Description
Purpose for the Position:
Join our team! Windsor Hospitality thrives in building hospitality careers. We want to design a path of professional growth and give you the keys to such success. We are recognized as a strong partner with warm-hearted hospitality staff nationwide. Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest Line Cook!
About this Location:
This position in located in the heart of North Orange County, Brea, California is a thriving city known for its strong community values, exceptional quality of life, and vibrant business environment. With a blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience, Brea offers professionals a welcoming and dynamic place to live and work.
Why do we need you?
We're looking for a skilled, passionate Line Cook to join our AM/PM kitchen crew. You'll be the backbone of our food & beverage operation - preparing everything from scratch with pride, executing recipes with precision, and contributing to a dining experience our guests will remember.
What you will do:
- Read menus to estimate food requirements, order food from suppliers, or procure items from storage.
- Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperatures of ovens, boilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
- Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, and casseroles.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Add seasonings to food during mixing or cooking according to personal judgment and experience.
- Observe and test foods while cooking by tasting, smelling, and checking texture or doneness to ensure quality standards are met.
- Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes according to order requirements.
- Return all unused food items to designated storage areas at the end of each shift, ensuring all perishables are properly covered, labeled, and dated.
- Supervise other cooks and kitchen employees when assigned.
- Wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits for food preparation.
- Butcher chickens, fish, and shellfish as needed.
- Prepare bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries when required.
- Assist with menu pricing and food cost control when necessary.
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance by wearing the required uniform and name identification badge while on property.
- Support and adhere to the company's core values, mission statement, service fundamentals, and guest service philosophy.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Skills and abilities you bring:
- Understand simple instructions.
- Learn simple procedures and techniques.
- Perform routine work or the same task repeatedly.
- Use hands to lift, carry or pull objects that may be heavy.
- Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces.
- Previous experience is a plus.
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
What we offer:
Join a team that invests in you! We're proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and growth of all our eligible employees in our diverse and inclusive environment:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance: If eligible, enjoy access to quality healthcare plans to stay healthy and protected.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Plans: Plan for your future with employer-supported retirement options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services for personal and professional well-being.
- Career Growth Opportunities: We promote from within and invest in your long-term success.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Take time to relax, recharge, and explore life outside of work.
- Paid Sick Leave: Supportive sick time policy to care for your health when you need it.
- Exclusive Employee Hotel Discounts: Take advantage of special rates for hotels in our brand portfolio-just for our team members and their family & friends.
- Enjoy complimentary On-Shift Meals (participating hotels): Enjoy a free, delicious meal provided by the hotel during each scheduled shift.
- Recognition & Rewards Program: Our team members are regularly acknowledged through performance awards, milestone celebrations, and incentive programs that recognize excellence and dedication.
Schedule & Hours:
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
Physical Demands:
Medium work. Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Windsor Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Windsor Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.