Cook
Compensation: $22.00–$24.00 per hour
CSG is seeking a passionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Cook to join our CSG culinary team in the most prestigious boutique hotel in Napa Valley. CSG is dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences through thoughtfully prepared, high-quality cuisine and exceptional hospitality. The Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting menu items with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering exceptional meals that enhance our guests' overall experience.
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Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality standards.
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Ensure all food is prepared efficiently while maintaining consistency, freshness, and exceptional presentation.
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Accommodate special dietary needs and guest requests whenever possible.
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Properly prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients following established culinary procedures.
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Trim, portion, marinate, season, and store food products using proper food handling techniques.
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Cover, label, date, and rotate all food products to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
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Monitor inventory levels and assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking kitchen supplies.
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Notify the Chef or Kitchen Manager of low inventory, damaged products, or spoilage.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift.
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Operate kitchen equipment safely and report equipment malfunctions promptly.
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Follow all local health department regulations, food safety standards, and hotel sanitation procedures.
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Work collaboratively with the culinary and front-of-house teams to provide an exceptional guest dining experience.
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Perform additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations.
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Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Cook in a hotel, boutique hotel, restaurant, resort, or similar hospitality environment preferred.
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Knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, cooking methods, and food presentation.
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Understanding of proper food storage, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
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Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
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Positive attitude, professional appearance, and commitment to outstanding guest service.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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Food Handler Card or equivalent certification, as required by local regulations.
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Culinary school education is a plus but not required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
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Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
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Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
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Ability to work in environments exposed to heat, steam, cold storage, wet floors, sharp equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
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Must be available to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs.
CSG offers a culinary environment where quality, creativity, and hospitality come together to create memorable guest experiences. As a Cook, you'll have the opportunity to work with fresh ingredients, contribute to thoughtfully crafted menus, and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a welcoming workplace that values professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional service.
Contract Services Group, Inc. (CSG) specializes in providing cleaning and related services to a variety of industry facilities throughout the Southwestern United States. These include hotels/resorts, multi-family housing, office, retail, universities, and city-owned municipalities. We adhere to our core values of customer focus, continuous improvement, integrity, and communication in every aspect of our business. From servicing our clients' premiere facilities to treating our employees with dignity, we believe that quality and commitment to excellence exemplify our business.
CSG takes enormous pride in our dedication to both employee and facility safety. We believe strongly in protecting the safety of employees, co-workers, customers, our customers’ clients, and their surrounding community.
CSG offers competitive wages and a comprehensive packet of benefits. We strive to not only be fair and honest in all of our dealings but also to set a standard that sets us apart.
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