Line Cook - PM

About the role

The Cook will prepare and cook food according to menu for hotel outlets, including room service, restaurants, bar, and banquets.

Responsibilities

• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
• Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
• Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
• Pre-cook items to prepare them for later use
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations
• Set up, maintain, and clean assigned station
• Prepare menu items to the Chef's specifications, including following recipes, plating, and quality control
• Maintain high food safety standards (proper temperatures for storage and cooking)
• Monitor presentation and portioning of food according to standards
• Monitor quality and consistency of all food served from the lines
• Ensure the special of the day is completed in a timely fashion
• Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe cards, and photos
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately
• Attend all mandatory meetings
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor, including cross training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous experience as a prep cook or cook
• Proficiency in using professional kitchen equipment (sauté stations, grills, fryers, knives)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Speed and teamwork are essential
• Ability to stand for long periods, work in high temperatures, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Food Handler's card or ServSafe certification (preferred)
• Read and understand English
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others
• Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends

Performance standards

• Customer Service: Meet service quality standards that affect guest satisfaction; respond to guest questions or problems in a timely, professional manner
• Work Habits: Meet hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance, and punctuality; report to work and return from breaks on time; give advance notice when absence is anticipated; require typical amount of supervision; accept work assignments without complaints
• Personal Development: Accept opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance, or cross-train for other hotel positions; solve routine problems that occur on the job; ask questions when not sure how to complete something; learn new skills as quickly as most others in the same job
• Safety and Security: Be alert to hazards and responsible in carrying out hotel's safety, security, and emergency procedures; suggest ways to improve safety conditions that reduce or prevent accidents and injuries; participate on safety committee or other special projects for safety; actively seek and report potential security risks or hazardous conditions
• Food/Beverage Presentation: Prepare and arrange food or drinks that are attractive and appetizing to the guests; receive few complaints about the food served; inspect food being served; meet service standards
• Food/Beverage Preparation: Use only quality foods and ingredients; thoroughly wash food and prepare according to standards; accurately estimate cooking times; test foods to ensure quality; assemble attractive food items; amount of waste and spoilage is acceptable; prepare food according to guest specifications
• Sanitation: Follow recommended procedures for handling and storing food supplies in order to control food-borne illnesses and food spoilage; maintain sanitary personal hygiene; maintain local health department standards and receive a passing score on inspections