Cook 2 - Peppoli (Full Time) - Pebble Beach

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 and Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. 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.

Job Summary:

The Cook 2 will produce hot and cold menu items to the highest standard. Must be available to work a variety of shifts as well as nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare all necessary menu items, including soups and sauces, as directed by the Chefs.
• Discuss daily events and production schedule with the chefs.
• Make suggestions to improve the quality of food production and presentation.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Carefully follow the recipes provided.
• Add garnishes to completed plates of food.
• Time the cooking of food to ensure that the entrees from each order are completed at the same time.
• Clean cooking surfaces and equipment.
• Check the quality of food produced at the station, ensuring consistency of each mise en place.
• Arrange food on the plates, ensuring an attractive presentation.
• Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order, with the approval of the chef.
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and personal mise en place to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Set up the mise en place for the station.
• Set up buffet stations and perform carving, stir fry or other designated function at that station.
• Help other cooks as needed, contributing to an environment of teamwork.
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety and health policies and procedures.

Required Skills:

• Basic hot/cold food and cooking knowledge.
• Food preparation and sanitation knowledge.
• Proficient knife skills required.
• Knowledge of standards of quality and production.
• Four years in the Cook 2 or equivalent position at a premier restaurant, resort, or hotel property.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship desirable.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay: $23.50 - $30.00/hour.
• Enjoy world-class health and wellness benefits. For Full Time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. In addition, our Health & Wellness Center provides employees with unlimited access to a physician and medical team to tend to you and your family’s health needs free of cost.
• Prepare for your future. You will be eligible to participate in our 401(K) retirement program. Pebble Beach Company will match $.75 for every $1 you contribute to your 401(k), up to 6% of eligible compensation. In addition, the company will contribute an amount to your 401K each quarter based on your hours worked, along with a discretionary contribution at the end of each fiscal year.
• 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.

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.