Dinner Line Cook

Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $28.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Work environment free of discrimination and harassment

Job Description

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch, nestled amidst the ancient redwoods of Guerneville in Northern California, is a distinguished dining establishment known for redefining the culinary experience in the region. This fine dining restaurant proudly showcases a kitchen that celebrates the area's most unique and distinctive ingredients. Their culinary philosophy combines influences from Brazilian, Argentinian, and European flavors, seamlessly harmonizing them with vibrant local produce. The result is a menu that offers dishes as bold as they are nuanced, each plate telling a story that weaves together diverse cultures, changing seasons, and the essence of Northern California's remarkable land. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch is committed to sourcing high-quality ingredients daily from local farms and purveyors, ensuring that every dish served is fresh, authentic, and reflective of the region's natural bounty.

We are currently seeking an experienced Dinner Line Cook to join our dynamic dinner service team. This full-time role demands an individual with a passion for fine dining and a keen attention to detail. As a Dinner Line Cook, you will be responsible for actively participating in all kitchen operations during dinner service, including service preparation, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and ensuring thorough menu knowledge and accurate station setups. Your technical cooking skills will be pivotal in preparing dishes that elevate the quality of our fine ingredients. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, organized workstation and will collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff to contribute to an outstanding guest dining experience. This position offers an opportunity to refine your culinary expertise within a supportive and vibrant team setting at a reputable restaurant that values innovation, quality, and cultural culinary heritage.

Job Requirements

Previous cooking experience in a fine dining or michelin star restaurant
Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure fine dining kitchen environment
Ability to work on weekends holidays and nights
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

Strong fine dining cooking techniques and methods detailed food preparation and kitchen operations
Previous cooking experience in a fine dining or Michelin star restaurant required hotel food and beverage experience a plus
Able to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure fine dining kitchen environment
Able to work on weekends holidays and nights

Job Duties

Respond to requests from senior kitchen staff including preparing ingredients and assisting with food preparation
Assist in the maintenance of kitchen equipment including reporting any issues to the appropriate person
Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with all kitchen staff including servers dishwashers and other line cooks
Prepare food for service such as preparing vegetables butchering meat or preparing sauces
Maintain a clean and organized work area including washing dishes and cleaning equipment
Follow recipes portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
Properly use kitchen equipment and utilities
Set up and stock preparation stations and kitchen with necessary supplies
Prepare and cook menu items including main dishes desserts and appetizers
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously in high quality and in a timely fashion
Assist with the cleaning sanitation and organization of the kitchen walk-in coolers and all storage areas
Make sure kitchen operation procedures and hygiene complies with food safety standards and regulation
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor executive chef