Cook 2 - Lodge Main Kitchen (Full Time)

The Cook 2 produces hot and cold foods prepared to the highest standards set by the Lodge kitchen management.

Company Background:

For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare cold food sandwiches, salads, and dressings.
• Basic vegetable prep; slicing; dicing and proper handling.
• Preparations and handling of meat, fish, vegetables, starches, etc.
• Basic hot food preparation.
• Frying, grilling, baking roasting and poaching techniques.
• Employee Dining Room cooking; salad bar, set up, etc.
• Learn basic knife and equipment skills.
• Keep recipe and set up documentation.
• Follow recipe cards exactly.
• Learn and work both sides of the Pantry and banquet stations.
• Assist with dish up for banquet functions.
• Assist special events as needed.
• Be cost conscious.
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and personal mise en place to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Keep work areas and refrigerators clean and neat at all times.
• Clean, care for and store all equipment.
• Report all faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to management.
• Training new employees, Cook 3.
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures.

Required Skills:

• Basic hot/cold food cooking knowledge, proficient knife skills.
• Able to work and know standards of quality and production in the Pantry, Stillwater Bar & Grill, Gallery Café, The Tap Room and Banquets.
• Three to five years kitchen experience including two years in equivalent position at a premier restaurant, resort or hotel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Skills:

• Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship desirable.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay: $23.49 - $27.64/hour.
• Benefits are provided by the Unite Here Union* and include health and retirement.
• We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
• Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
• Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

* Union employees are required to pay applicable Union dues.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.