Cook 2 (Line Cook)
Grand Bohemian Charlotte•Charlotte, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Cook is responsible for preparing food items according to standardized hotel recipes for the restaurants, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. The role maintains high standards for appealing food presentation and taste while ensuring kitchen and work-area cleanliness, sanitation, and safety, and minimizing waste while maximizing the cost-to-production ratio. The position is at The Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection, an AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel in Uptown Charlotte.
Requirements
- Culinary experience is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
- Ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand for the entire shift.
- Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
- Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation required to meet hotel standards.
- Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
- Knowledge of herbs and spices and their proper use.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
- Complete food and station preparation before restaurant opening so guests are served promptly during restaurant and room-service operating hours.
- Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
- Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
- Prepare banquet food according to specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
- Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Prepare foods according to hotel standard recipes; prepare specials under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Break down buffets and the kitchen line and properly store food and equipment at the end of each meal period.
- Work banquet food stations as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Know the location and operation of fire-extinguishing equipment.
- Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to self or other employees.
- Use Production Charts according to hotel standards.
- Support any kitchen position that needs assistance.
- Follow Health Department and company regulations concerning food, storage standards, and safety.
- Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
- Follow a “Clean As You Go” policy.
- Assist with food storage and rotation according to hotel procedures.
- Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
- Employee assistance program
- Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
