Banquets - Cook II

Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $24.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

flexible schedule

Job Description

Pacific Hospitality Group is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, offering a unique value proposition to investors and team members through a dedicated owner/operator approach. As a family-focused company, Pacific Hospitality Group is committed to long-term property holds that foster sustainable growth and enable the expansion of both the business and its team members. Their vision emphasizes enriching people's lives by creating memorable experiences, contributing to communities, and honoring God in all activities. The organization operates with core guiding principles including integrity, compliance, value creation, principled entrepreneurship, customer focus, knowledge, change, humility, respect, and fulfillment, reflecting a culture built on respect and service excellence. These principles not only guide their business practices but also shape their nurturing workplace environment, making them a sought-after employer in the hospitality sector.

The role currently open is for a Food Preparation Cook within their culinary team. This position is integral to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety in Pacific Hospitality Group’s operations. The Food Preparation Cook will be responsible for preparing a variety of food items such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables strictly according to prescribed recipes and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality. The role involves a hands-on approach to butchering chicken, fish, and shellfish, along with cutting, trimming, and boning meats before cooking processes. The cook will also manage inventory by reading menus to estimate food requirements and requisitioning ingredients accordingly. Operating and adjusting kitchen equipment like ovens, broilers, grills, and steam kettles to maintain the appropriate cooking temperatures is a key responsibility, as is measuring and mixing ingredients professionally using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives. The candidate will also bake, roast, broil, and steam a wide range of foods, seasoning them appropriately and ensuring they meet the highest safety and taste standards by testing through tasting, smelling, or using thermometers. Further duties include carving meats, plating food with gravies and garnishes, and adhering rigorously to food handling, sanitation, and health department standards to maintain excellent hygiene and safety practices. Reliability and punctuality are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Additional responsibilities include preparing vegetables and fruits, controlling food products and waste, organizing refrigeration, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring a safe work environment by reporting unsafe conditions or accidents promptly. This role offers a valuable opportunity to grow culinary skills within a stable, values-driven company that prioritizes employee development and community engagement.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
at least one year of food preparation experience
knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
strong attention to detail
good communication skills
ability to stand for extended periods
willingness to work flexible hours
readiness to obtain food handlers certification if not already held

Job Qualifications

At least one year of prior food prep experience
knowledge of food preparation and knife handling skills
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence, and memos
ability to work as part of a team
culinary training or degree is preferred
current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Job Duties

Prepares food items such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines
Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish
cuts, trims, and bones meat prior to cooking
Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage
Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster, and steam kettles
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives
Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
adds seasoning during mixing or cooking
Observes and tests foods by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to ensure proper cooking
Uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked/maintained at proper temperature
Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings
Follows standard food handling, sanitation, and health department guidelines
Washes, peels, cuts, and shreds vegetables and fruits
Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste, and refrigeration organization
Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, wares, walls, floors, walk-in coolers, and storage areas
Maintains work area in clean and organized manner
Prepares work area for next service period including emptying trash receptacles
Reports unsafe conditions, needed maintenance, and any accidents to management
Reports to work as scheduled (on time and regularly)