Line Cook

Description

• Follow the policies and procedures of the Department as SOP Manual
• Ensure the venue is clean and sanitary
• Respond quickly to requests for clean dishes or equipment from kitchen staff
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Ensure all appliances and machines, as well as the temperature of fridges are well maintained
• Skillfully prepare dishes according to recipe and presentation standards set by the Sous Chef, Chef De Cuisine and Executive Chef
• Perform all duties in a hot and humid environment, with exposure to wet and dry conditions
• Monitor food stocks and kitchen resources, coordinating with the procurement team to maintain essential supplies
• Maintain stringent health and sanitation standards in all cooking and holding areas
• Handle a fast-paced environment
• Ensure the maintenance of all storage areas
• Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel and the community
• Stand, walk, and remain on feet and perform job duties for entire shift duration and over long hours, which are sometimes required
• Actively engage in learning and development opportunities to enhance culinary skills and adopt new cooking techniques
• Attend all Hotel’s Training as requested by the management
• Frequent lifting of heavy kitchen equipment, food waste and bulk food items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Follow strict sanitation and cleaning procedures
• Must monitor all product expiry dates
• Must ensure that all hazards are reported
• Take part in daily briefings and collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure a seamless service

Requirements

• Possess ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other employees
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Strictly adheres to the Hotel’s Policy on Confidentiality and Ethics
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills
• Strong focus and mental acuity to execute detailed recipes
• Excellent time management with the ability to complete work within deadlines
• Must have the ability to butcher fish and/or meats
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
• 3 years of progressive fine dining, upscale job-related experience required
• Be able to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.
• Possess good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation
• Ability to work quickly and quietly
• Must maintain knowledge of menus and specials
• Ability to work in and access cold environments, such as freezer and refrigerator
• Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
• Continuous standing throughout the service in a high-temperature environment
• Able to work independently, take direction and provide direction to others
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Must be aware of all emergency procedures
• Effective stress management during high-volume service periods
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving regarding food preparation and kitchen operations
• Possess knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Read, write, and speak English fluently
• Lift, balance and carry items of up to 50 lbs.
• Hotel culinary experience a plus
• Possess basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
• Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Culinary degree preferred
• Possess good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking i.e., sauces, stocks, and cooking procedures

Benefits

• All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance, Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees
• Extended periods of high activity that may require quick movements

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance