Portico Line Cook - AM

JOB SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation, production and control of all food items in the establishment while maintaining profitable F&B operations and high-quality product and service levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist Executive Chef and Culinary team to achieve the department's goals.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, prep lists, production and portion standards per order from service staff.
• Practice proper sanitation at all times and follow all kitchen guidelines for date marking and storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Adhere to presentation techniques learned and quality standards for the kitchen.
• Follow kitchen guidelines for food production and utilize supplies, food, and ingredients accordingly not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Ensure all products adhere to proper temperature control and storage measures.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products for all areas.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and communicate to supervisor any issues.
• Interact positively with guests, coworkers and clients to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Assist in the front of the house as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to attend to guests, associates and management in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner which requires strong customer service as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and communicate in English to adequately perform the duties of the job.
• General knowledge of Food and Beverage service standards.
• Strong leadership skills to rally and motivate kitchen staff.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Must be detail-oriented in presentation of final food products.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and delegate daily workload.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Able to work varying schedules that include mornings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for entire shift.
• Balance, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, smell, taste and perform repetitive motions that require manual dexterity.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Have visual acuity to operate machinery and tools, determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of food and make general observations of facilities.
• Primarily indoors and may subject the employee to high or cold temperatures from machinery and moderate noise level.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This position requires variable hours based on the needs of the hotel including nights and weekends.

BENEFITS

• Career development & training
• Paid time off
• Team member discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• And more!