Line Cook 2

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Belmond Management Limited - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Barbara, CA

About the position

The Line Cook 2 position at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, involves preparing high-quality hot foods, including meats, fish, poultry, starches, and vegetables, while adhering to cleanliness, sanitation, and quality standards. The role emphasizes the importance of timely food preparation and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that the presentation and portioning of dishes reflect the hotel's commitment to fresh California Coastal Cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to Belmond El Encanto standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check.
• Set stations on time with the appropriate amount of food and supplies for the projected business and maintain cleanliness.
• Remain knowledgeable of proper taste and presentation of all menu items, in all stations.
• Ensure food production is to the highest standards.
• Promote and practice standards of excellence and professionalism on the line.
• Ensure consistency of product.
• Close station including cleaning procedures.
• Safely and properly clean and use equipment including personal knives.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Ensure all foods are stored properly: wrapped, labeled, and dated with expiration dates.
• Follow established health and safety standards that comply with state, local, Food Safety, MSDS, OSHA and Health Department regulations.
• Assist chefs with preparation of food for the Restaurant, Banquets, Pool, and In Room Dining.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area.
• Produce food according to the ticket in a timely manner and in accordance with specifications.
• Use utilities and resources in a responsible manner to control wastage.
• Communicate relevant information to the department, your line manager and across departments, as appropriate.
• Comply with safe working practices, Health and Safety policy and ensure accidents/defects are reported immediately.
• Attend learning and development courses and complete eLearning modules, as required.
• Demonstrate and be a role model of Belmond's core values of Care, Confidence, Curiosity and Community.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of previous experience, preferably in a luxury hotel setting.
• Technical culinary program degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• FREE Employee Meals
• Health Insurance, Life Insurance & other Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (Employer Match)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Boutique, Spa Treatment, and Food & Beverage Discounts
• Other complimentary and discounted accommodations within Belmond