Line Cook I

THE WATERFRONT BEACH RESORT•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items. Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality. Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations. Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production. Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes. Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

Excellent working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat, and other cooking methods.
Excellent working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
Excellent mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other team members.
Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on continuous schedule.
Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
Five or more years cooking experience required.

Nice To Haves

Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items.
Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.
Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
Other duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Aflac supplemental insurance
Pet Insurance
Access to Go Hilton team member travel program.
401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match.
Seven (7) Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Vacation accrual of two (2) weeks for Full-Time associates & one (1) week for Part-Time associates after completion of one year of employment.
Complimentary meals during working hours.
Complimentary parking during working hours.
Participate in Waterfront Wellness activities once a month through hosted stretching & yoga flow classes.
Engage in Waterfront Recognition Programs. (Service from the Heart cash rewards, department appreciation celebrations & be eligible to be nominated for Associate of the Quarter/Year)