Cook II at Camelback Resort in Yountville, CA

Position Summary - Pay Range - $24.00 - 26.00/hr DOE

Cook 2 is responsible for preparing all culinary needs based on standardized recipes for restaurant kitchens, in room dining, banquet kitchens, and employee dining. The role is also responsible for taking a lead in various areas and stations around the kitchens.

Essential Functions

• Must adhere to the company’s Service culture – 4 Keys to creating guests for life.
• Must participate in all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform/business attire and nametag.
• Ensures mise – en – place is prepared and ready for service.
• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas and coolers.
• Monitor that all the equipment is in a working order and report to the Engineering when needed.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Mut be proficient in various cooking techniques.
• Ensures that the ingredients prepared are fresh and sufficient for the service.
• Prepare food for Banquets, if required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the culinary management.
• The ability to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help. This may also include assisting in the dish pit/stewarding operations when needed.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.
• The ability to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• In compliance with California laws, current Food Handlers Certification is required.

Work Conditions and Schedule

• Medium work - Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to bend, reach and stand for a minimum of eight (8) hours daily.
• Must be able to withstand high ambient temperatures while working in close proximity with cooking equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors.

Please note this job description is considered to be a general outline of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be subject to changes or revisions by Peregrine Yountville Management LLC at any time with or without notice.

Peregrine Yountville Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws.

Peregrine Yountville Management LLC participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.