Marine Room Cook 2 - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community.

About the role

Prepares entrees and hot appetizers for patrons. New hires receive a $250 bonus after 30 days of employment and an additional $250 after 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served in a timely manner.
• Prepares a large variety of finished products (i.e.: salsas, chutneys, infused oils).
• Maintains work area and cooking equipment in proper and sanitary order.
• Prepares and plates food to order in accordance with approved recipes.
• Covers, dates, labels, and stores food items and ingredients during the scheduled shift.
• Supplies plated starches, vegetables and miscellaneous accompaniments to hotline and receives plates from hotline for finishing with sauces and garnishes.
• Prepares and presents menu items following recipes and designated presentation to include starches, multiple garnishes and soups.
• Properly seasons all food items.
• Communicates with expeditor to ensure smooth transition of finished plates to front of house.
• Always tastes prepared items prior to serving.
• Uses advanced knife skills to produce brunois, macedoine cuts, etc.
• Responsible for complete setup of mise en place for all menu and related special items ten minutes prior to service.
• Adheres to proper rotation and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assures overall freshness, quality, and cooking temperature of finished products.
• Properly closes and turns over work area at the end of shift assuring proper storage and minimal waste.
• Attends regularly scheduled kitchen meetings.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The proper performance of the line cook position will enhance the overall dining experience and ensure compliance with sanitation regulations. Consistent high-quality standards, accurate food preparation, and attractive food presentation will result in overall guest satisfaction and repeat customers.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, recipes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in English to customers, management, and employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Interaction

Employees in this position interact with all kitchen co-workers and dining room staff on a daily basis. Occasionally interacts with maintenance, front desk, and other designated internal customers. On occasion, employees may interact with visitors, guests, vendors, or other external customers.

Schedule

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Shifts will generally be rotated as much as possible to be fair to everyone.
• At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed shift if business or task assignments demand (i.e. holidays, weekends, and high-volume business periods).
• Business needs determine the number of hours that you work.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24.64

Benefits

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club