Line Cook
Hyatt Place Harrisonburg · Harrisonburg, VA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
The Cook is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and cooking food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and quality standards
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients before cooking
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety standards and sanitation regulations
- Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service
- Monitor food inventory and communicate shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel
- Follow proper portion control and presentation techniques
- Assist in the development of new menu items and specials
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Skills Required
- Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure
- Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
- Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience
- Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food
Experience & Education
- Minimum 2 years' experience
- High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience
- Experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful
- Culinary Arts education preferred
- Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401K program with matching component
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and childcare expenses
- Seven paid holidays throughout the year
- Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, or illness
- Travel discounts at our portfolio of hotels
- Additional benefits may be available based on the individual hotel that is hiring