PM Line Cook III

Line Cook III- The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is the premier oceanfront hotel on the Central Coast. Come to work every day to beautiful ocean views of Pismo Beach! Be part of a team known for outstanding customer service that creates lasting, happy memories for all our wonderful guests.

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is a locally owned business and proud supporter of our local Central Coast Community, providing donations and hosting community-focused programs throughout the year including free and philanthropic events. We love our employees – we host employee appreciation events, offer daily discounted lunches from our restaurant, and offer special hotel benefits.

Marisol at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is continuously growing and expanding! We are seeking a talented, efficient, and passionate Line Cook III who can create a sense of luxury through their culinary expertise. Must be available to work 2pm-10pm. We look forward to connecting with you!

Position Summary : The Line Cook III position helps to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, leading the line and the crew in the Executive Chef's absence. They will be responsible for maintaining stations, working off the POS terminal, and executing regular Line Cook duties. The Link Cook III will set a good example in the kitchen, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards, while maintaining The Cliffs Mission, Values, and Forbes Standards.

Essential Functions of the job :

• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring completion of the opening and closing checklists, including line preparation for evening / morning shift and daily prep lists
• Help to direct other Line Cooks to ensure the line is moving quickly without sacrificing quality
• Complete opening line set up for each shift in a timely manner
• Ensure proper sanitation of stations and all coolers, including walk in and reach ins
• Follow direction of senior kitchen management, including Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chef
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items
• Cook on grills, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of cooking equipment
• Execute their responsibilities of the line consistently while maintaining food quality and presentation, in a timely manner and at a fast pace
• Consistently understands and complies with our standard serving sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryers, pots and pans, convection oven, countertops and cooling equipment.
• Close the kitchen appropriately and follow the checklist for closing the kitchen stalls. Help others close the kitchen.
• Ensure all waste is disposed of into appropriate recycle and compost bins
• Promptly notify the manager of any problems with food equipment and quality.
• Immediately informs manager of product shortages and any other inventory issues
• Communicates with manager if there are any issues within the Kitchen staff and assist in identifying solutions when possible
• Comply with all the hotel and restaurant conditions of employment and standards including uniform, grooming, health and safety
• Comply with all health and safety regulations as ordered by local, county, and state government officials
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Ensures a positive work environment, following The Cliffs Mission, Values, and Basics
• Follows all hotel policies and procedures
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by manager

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This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.