Element San Jose Airport - Cook Prep - $23 per HOUR

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Element San Jose Airport is a modern hotel designed to provide guests with a harmonious balance of comfort, style, and sustainability. Conveniently located near San Jose Airport and vibrant downtown San Jose, the hotel offers allergy-free rooms and suites equipped with plush Heavenly bedding, eco-friendly amenities, full kitchens, and in-room entertainment. Guests can start their day with a nutritious breakfast, enjoy evening receptions, and make use of the 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool. This hotel serves as an ideal venue for events, close to popular destinations such as San Pedro Square Market, Santana Row, Santa Clara University, and several sports arenas and museums. Element San Jose Airport prioritizes both guest experience and environmental responsibility, providing an enriched, resource-efficient stay. The hotel is part of Evolution Hospitality, a dedicated lifestyle brand under Aimbridge that specializes in managing an impactful portfolio of independent, boutique, luxury, and lifestyle hotels and associated food and beverage operations across North America. Evolution Hospitality emphasizes a balanced culture focused on both professional growth and delivering exceptional results, fostering a community where honesty, humility, and continuous personal development are valued highly. The Cook Prep position at Element San Jose Airport serves as the culinary backbone of this hospitality venue, ensuring that all food offerings across the café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquet operations are prepared efficiently and with a consistent level of quality. This role requires excellence in culinary craftsmanship, adept multitasking during busy service hours, and strict adherence to sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for maintaining pristine work areas, following standardized recipes for dish preparation to guarantee flavor and presentation, and an enthusiastic team spirit to cooperate seamlessly within a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities also include preparing cold foods, shellfish, slicing meats, and crafting beverages such as coffee and tea, thus contributing to a diverse culinary landscape within the hotel. This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability income, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and a 401k plan. The hotel also offers a Daily Pay option, supporting immediate wage access. The Cook Prep position is ideal for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in a hotel or related culinary field is preferred. Food Handlers Certification is required in accordance with state regulations. This role promises involvement in a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exquisite hospitality experiences in an energizing and supportive work environment at one of San Jose's premier hotels.
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • food handlers certification as per state requirements
  • ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • ability to maintain cleanliness and comply with safety guidelines
  • excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

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