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Terranea Resort

Luxury oceanfront resort and hospitality

Cook 1 – In-room Dining

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$26.66/hr+ 401(k) match
Senior
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to work all stations on the line.
  • Fluency in verbal and non-verbal English.
  • Ability to compute basic arithmetic and provide legible communication.
  • Ability to comprehend, follow, expand, and condense recipes.
  • Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize and organize; remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand guest service needs; work cohesively with co-workers and with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data; and direct staff performance and follow up with corrections when needed.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Previous experience working with all products and food ingredients involved.
  • Artistic talent.
  • Ability to input and access information in the property management system, computers, and point-of-sale system.
  • Previous guest relations training.
  • Ability to exert physical effort transporting 50 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout work areas, and remain stationary for 4 to 6 hours during a work shift.
  • Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
  • Five years of experience as a line cook at a quality-style hotel or restaurant.
  • Food handler certificate.
  • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
  • Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, prepare, and set up menu items and specials in designated outlets according to standards and plating guide specifications.
  • Provide quality service in all areas of food production.
  • Direct, train, and monitor the performance of line cooks.
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
  • Assist with inventories as scheduled.
  • Assist in plating banquet hot meals as assigned.
  • Follow the maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
  • Perform duties in other kitchen areas as assigned.
  • Work at off-premise functions.
  • Research new menu items.
  • Attend designated meetings and demonstrate leadership qualities.
  • Maintain the company image and vision statement.
  • Make optimal use of financial resources.
  • Participate in ongoing training and encourage the personal development of associates.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve operations.
  • Contribute to the development of future company projects.
  • Provide an exceptional guest experience.

About the company

Terranea Resort is a luxury oceanfront destination on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California. The property combines guest rooms, suites, villas and residences with restaurants, a spa, golf, pools, outdoor activities and meeting venues. Hospitality, culinary, wellness and events teams serve leisure travelers, local guests and group programs across the resort. Terranea’s identity is an integrated destination experience rather than a standalone hotel, with lodging supported by extensive dining, recreation and event operations. Service delivery depends on clinical, operational and administrative teams working across its care settings.

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