Kitchen Line Cook - Terra Kitchen / PM Part Time

Part-time position with flexible time off policy, holiday pay for working company-wide holidays, and generous tip pooling for the culinary team.

About the role

The Kitchen Cook is primarily responsible for assisting in various kitchen aspects, including food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Kitchen Cook shall always strive to provide exceptional service to internal and external guests and exemplify the company’s Culture & Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive guest relations at all times; resolve guest complaints to over-the-moon satisfaction.
• Follow hotel policies with lost and found items.
• Adhere to hotel requirements for guest and team member accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.
• Continuously promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts.
• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including chopping, cutting, and measuring.
• Cooking: Execute cooking tasks following established recipes and presentation standards, ensuring quality and consistency of dishes.
• Plating prepared foods based on the senior chef's guidance.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including keeping workstations and equipment clean and in proper working order.
• Inventory Management: Assist with monitoring kitchen inventory, restocking supplies, tracking ingredient usage, and reporting shortages.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular taste tests and inspections to ensure food items meet company standards.
• Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring safe storage and handling of food products.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely and communicate openly with the culinary team, chefs, and other kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations.
• Work with servers to ensure orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Menu Knowledge: Stay informed about current menu offerings, including daily specials, and provide information and recommendations to guests.
• Inspect, plan, and ensure all materials and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Report all accidents and breakages to the F&B Manager or Executive Chef.
• Adhere to relevant food safety hygiene standards.
• Work in a safe manner and abide by OSHA regulations and hotel policies regarding accident and incident reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; fluency in other languages is beneficial.
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and empathy.
• Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
• Professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to learn, understand, and work within POS, PMS, CRM, and other hospitality-specific software systems.
• Ability to deal effectively and interact well with guests, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to resolve problems and/or conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operations preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in working efficiently in a high-volume, production-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of local, state, or federal food sanitation regulations.
• State Alcohol Server Certification.
• State Food Handlers Certificate.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and move freely about the property for the majority of the shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis.
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
• Must be able to work in variable room temperatures.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carrying heavy trays.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with company matching.
• Discounted travel perks.

Pay

$20 to $22 per hour plus tips.

Schedule

Evenings, Tuesday through Saturday.