Line Cook

2 years

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Dawn Ranch is a natural preserve and boutique hotel destination nestled riverside at the edge of Guerneville in Sonomas wine-rich Russian River Valley. The cottage-style hotel and event venue offer an authentic, historic, and unique Sonoma wine country escape among 22 acres of ancient giant redwoods, native meadows, and vintage apple trees. The hotel also features unique wellness experiences including a premium spa which offers outdoor baths, massages, and body treatments. Other activities include yoga, meditation, and perfume-making. Dawn Ranchs food program balances elevated cuisine with casual excellence, from fine dining at the Lodge overseen by Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich to rustic picnics guests can enjoy while exploring Sonoma County. Local ingredients from the fertile valley make our varied cuisine an emerging staple of Northern California fare. Dawn Ranch is the perfect destination to co-create luxury and inspiration in Sonoma.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced fine dining line cook to join the dinner team! As a Dinner Line Cook, you will take part in all aspects of the kitchen including service, sanitation, safety, menu knowledge, and station setup. You will play a key role in contributing to customer satisfaction. As the Dinner Line Cook, you will ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards, in accordance with recipes and menu specifications. Using your technical skills, you will contribute to cuisine that elevates the fine ingredients we source daily from our local farms and purveyors.

Essential 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 (e.g.: 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.
• Ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 30 pounds at a time.

Specific Requirements of the Role:

• 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.

• 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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages.

Compensation: Hourly ($24.00 - $26.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Ability to Follow Recipes Accurately

Teamwork and Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Time Management Skills to Ensure Timely Food Service

Attention to Detail in Food Presentation

Adaptability to Changing Kitchen Demands

Problem Solving Skills for Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Physical Stamina for Long Hours on Feet

Organizational Skills for Maintaining a Clean Work Area

Customer Service Orientation to Enhance Customer Satisfaction

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards and Regulations

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Communication Skills for Effective Interaction With Team Members

Creativity in Food Preparation and Presentation

Commitment to High Quality Food Standards

Willingness to Learn and Take on Additional Tasks

Positive Attitude in a Collaborative Work Environment

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