Restaurant Lead Cook 1 / Rancho Bernardo Inn

In addition to working in the natural beauty of San Diego, we offer competitive, progressive benefits including complimentary meals and employee discount benefits.

Join our team of friendly, engaging, professionals who love theHospitality Industryand want to share it with our guests.

Rancho Bernardo Inn is recognized as one of Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards, Top Southern California Resorts, US News & World Report's Top San Diego Hotels, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and has received the AAA Four Diamond award for over 40 years.

TheRESTAURANT LEAD COOK 1essential purpose is to prepare food for restaurant and meeting hotel standards of production quality and quantity.

The expected base wage range for this position is $20.50 to $22.55 per hour, or other minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction. This position may be eligible for additional compensation according to the Company's policies, as they may be amended from time to time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner.

• To read and organize food tickets in a timely manner with precision

• To cook several proteins to correct temperature while using several different mediums including grill, flat top and pan

• To assist the Chef de Cuisine, Chef de Partie, and Executive Chef in Kitchen organization.

• To support Kitchen employees to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department productivity.

• To prepare foods for restaurant line, hot and cold, including desserts, ensuring that quality and quantity standards are being met.

• To assist in inspecting the cleanliness of the floor, walk-ins and kitchen stations.

• To ensure foods are stored and served at proper temperatures and to rotate food in walk-in to minimize waste and spoilage.

• To taste and monitor presentation of all food served to guests, and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained.

• To report to supervisors all needed equipment repairs.

• To follow all specified procedures to open or close the kitchen.

• To assume all duties of the Chef De Partie in his/her absence.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: English fluency required. Spanish fluency helpful. Must have advanced knowledge of production and operations in all kitchen areas. Must be familiar with proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery. Hotel banquet experience of minimum 3 years and professional culinary certification or degree preferred. Familiar with OSHA, local Department of Health regulations and Covid protocols. Food handler's card required upon hire.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES: Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Learns quickly. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Courteous and friendly manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable. Strong verbal communication skills.

WORKING ENVIROMENT: Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required. Works both indoors and out, depending upon service needs. Business levels may require fast work pace. Indoors: clean, well-lighted area. Frequently works behind hot ranges. Makes frequent short trips to refrigerator, freezer, and storeroom. Kitchen may be moist, warm, and odorous from cooking foods. Kitchen floor may be slippery from moisture and grease. Outdoors: exposed to outdoor temperature variation. Bi-level structure.

THE PERKS:

•401K with employer match, tuition assistance sick, holiday and vacation pay.

•Employee meals and beverages.

•Generously discounted resort hotel stays; complimentary golf rounds.

•Employee discount at resort and golf property restaurants, gift shops and golf shops.

•Discounted movie tickets, admission to local attractions, plus more!

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodation related to applying for employment at our company, please contact us at 855-318-8947 and/or email us at accessibility@jcresorts.com

JC Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Rancho Bernardo Inn | 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive| San Diego, CA 92128
www.ranchobernardoinn.com HR direct line: (858) 675-8442