AM LINE COOK HVSR

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Are you a Customer Service Super Star…. WE NEED BIG STARS LIKE YOU!!!

Come be a part of an AWARD WINNING TEAM.

Hotel Valencia Santana Row is located in San Jose, CA and is a pillar of the community.  Our hotel is unique to the city and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our guests.  We are part of Valencia Hotel Group, a collection of hotels created for today’s passionate traveler, each of our hotels are intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond.. 

We are building the Hotel Valencia brand around energetic individuals who excel at providing warm, caring and personalized service. Hotel Valencia's San Jose jobs are perfect for those interested in starting a career in hospitality and for those who want to further an already successful one. Outstanding training, pay, benefits, an employee focused culture, and promotion opportunities from within. 

Located in the heart of Santana Row we seek a friendly, outgoing AM Line Cook. You will be responsible for ensuring food preparation within the kitchen including the quality, production and cleanliness.

You will also be responsible for but not limited to:
Assisting in the proper utilization of excess food product for lowest possible attainable food cost.
Set up and maintain stock of food-preparation line.
Prepare food as required.
Attend required meetings.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Be extremely courteous to all customers and fellow employees.
Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately.
Maintain hotel equipment in proper working conditions.
Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Ability to work early shifts when required
Must be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items.
Good personal cleanliness.
Able to follow directions/recipes.
Ability to follow safety guidelines.
Professional behavior, able to work for long periods of time.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:
Crouching (Bend at knees): Frequently. Lift heavy objects, put supplies away, reach lower shelving in walk-ins supplies shelves.
Stooping (Bend at waist): Frequently. Lifting, working outside of office, demonstrating cooking techniques, putting supplies away and preparing food for bequests or on the line.
Twisting/Turning (Knees, waist, neck): Frequently. Answering the telephone, cooking food, reaching to place or retrieve supplies, product, performing line positions.
Climbing: Occasionally. Place or retrieve product, stair climbing.
Balancing: Occasionally. Carrying supplies, product, working near hot equipment.
Reaching (Overhead/extension): Frequently. Working the line, reaching for objects, supplies.
Fingering/feeling: Frequently. Spices, foods.
Handling/Grasping: Frequently. Supplies, knife, slicer, utensils, sauté pans water faucets.
Pushing/Pulling: Average weight: Occasionally. Racks, carts, weighing approximately 5-100 pounds for approximately 30 yards. Maximum weight: Occasionally 100 pounds.
Lifting/Carrying: Average weight: Frequently. Product weighting 1 to 35 pounds approximately 100 feet. Maximum weight: Occasionally 50 pounds.
Smell: Constantly. Detect potential hazards and odors.
Tasting: Frequently. Assurance of food quality and consistency.

Working Environment:
Interior of hotel, in all Food and Beverage areas, with exposure to humidity and extreme temperatures.
Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals. 
Exposure to food items and beverages.

Salary : $25