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Who We Are: Feel valued and cared for at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana-Orange County Airport. At this property, you will be part of a team that values being proactive with guests and giving them a memorable experience for every stay. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply Today! Company Description:Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owneroperator approach. We are a family-focused company committed to long-term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people's lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable tegrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment.Job DescriptionWhat You Will AccomplishAssigns tasks, shares management and customer expectations and provides training and direction to assigned staff. Supports an environment of high efficiency, quality and customer service. Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.Assists with overseeing production for line operation. Organizes the day's prepping for the cooks and restaurant, supervises line set-up and prepping.Monitors labor and makes recommendations to adjust staffing depending on needs of the restaurants.Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food. Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.Oversees and participates in preparation of food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as neededReads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage. Notifies manager of inventory shortages. Ensures all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperaturesAdjusts thermostat controls to regulatemaintain appropriate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to observe that it is cooked. Uses thermometer to ensure food is cookedmaintained at proper temperature.Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.Works with stewarding department to coordinate needs.Seeks opportunities to improve satisfaction and immediately handles any guest concerns or complaints.Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors in kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas as directed. Maintains work area in clean and organized manner.Prepares work area for next service period, including emptying trash receptacles.What You Will BringProvides guidance and leadership to cooks in preparation of assigned kitchen area to ensure the highest level of food service and quality on a daily and consistent basis. Coordinates workflow, reviews work assignments, provides training, and provides input into performance evaluations. Cooks soups, meats, seafood, vegetables and other food items for consumption at restaurants andor in-room dining. Butchers chicken, beef, fish and shellfish. Assists in creating daily specials.Great If you haveTwo years prior restaurant food prep experience required. Culinary degree or training desired. Prior lead or supervisory experience desired.Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meetsexceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.Possess an in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.Requires ability to serve needs of guest through verbal face-to-face interactions. Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor. Requires communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction. Must be able to deal effectively with irate customers and wrong orders and come up with a quick solution resulting in satisfied customers.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests.Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meetsexceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.Possess an in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Other details Job Family PHG Hotels Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $22.50 Max Hiring Rate $22.50 Apply Now

Created: 2025-02-28