Amway Grand Plaza Ruth's Chris Line Cook - 2nd Shift

AHC Hospitality•Grand Rapids, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts, including the Amway Grand Plaza. The company focuses on providing exceptional experiences for guests and supporting the growth of its associates. This full-time position, with 2nd shift hours and weekend/holiday availability, is responsible for portioning, preparing, and assembling all hot and cold items, salads, appetizers, and desserts offered in the restaurant. The role requires accomplishing all food preparation, cooking procedures, and timing to ensure food products meet the specifications and quality standards of AGPH and Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years restaurant experience
Minimum of 6 months experience in a full service, fine dining, upscale, country club or casual dining restaurant
Ability to handle a minimum of 200 covers per shift
Able to demonstrate knife skills
Able to demonstrate knowledge of proper steak cooking temperatures
Able to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to participate in department meetings and communicate ideas, opinions or views
Displays a positive, courteous and polite attitude, works well with others
Takes pride in their appearance and reports to work in complete uniform, wearing the proper shoes and socks professionally dressed and neatly groomed
Understands all facets of job responsibilities and displays the skills necessary to complete tasks
Reports to work on time and rarely misses scheduled shifts, following the department attendance policy
Follow AHC guest service standards
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with fresh products
ServeSafe or other comparable certification

Responsibilities

Prepares, produces, heats, cooks, and bakes a variety of foods including soups, entrees, meats, vegetables, or foods specified by the AGPH and Ruth's Chris standards
Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, slicers, ovens, fryers, stove tops, tilt-skillets, tilt kettles, warmers, and coolers.
Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
Possesses good culinary skills and abilities.
Ability to work swiftly and efficiently, utilizing time well and staying productive throughout the entire shift
Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
Knows each menu item, ingredients and allergens
Aware of groups and activities that are going on in the restaurant and Hotel
Follow and maintain Hilton, EcoSure, and Health Department standards by filling out daily temp logs, rotate product first in, first out and maintain a clean, hygienic work space
Exceed guest satisfaction and looks for ways to provide the best possible service, taking pride in their work
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks
Displays a sense of urgency and the ability to resolve guest concerns or department issues on their own
Knows where to recycle items for the department and consistently places them in the appropriate bins and recycling stations
Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to safety guidelines and practices. Immediately reports any unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the chef.
Sets up station to include all food items, preparation equipment, small wares, plate ware, food ingredients, garnishes and supply items needed for effective operation of the station. Follows the Station Prep List for station set up and stocking. Reports any problems or discrepancies to the Chef on a timely basis
Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation, service execution, and side work as assigned by the Chef. Preps all food product according to the standards and procedures stated on the Ruth’s Chris Steak House recipe cards.
Correctly portions, plates and prepares all food up to AGPH and Ruth’s Chris Steak House standards of quality, presentation and timing.
Rotates and restocks all food items, condiments, plate ware, and small wares, equipment and supplies throughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock and back-up levels for the demands of business
Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of the shift. Assists kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.
Ensure trash/recyclables are taken out.
Actively work with all department staff, following all departmental rules.
Any other additional responsibilities that may be asked by General Manager, Executive Chef, LT Member or Supervisor.