Line Cook

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Gibsonton, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a company that prioritizes its employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. The company offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities across its over 230 properties worldwide. This specific role is at the Westin Tampa Bay, a AAA Four Diamond hotel located on the water, close to Tampa International Airport and the Westshore business district. The hotel emphasizes Work-Life Effectiveness through various practices and programs. They are seeking a creative, motivated individual passionate about culinary arts to join their Culinary team. The successful candidate will have previous professional kitchen experience and a strong desire to learn and develop skills, working with the culinary leadership to create menus reflecting seasonal availability and the restaurant's concept. The Cook will assist the Chef in the production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining, while also maintaining a passive leadership role in ensuring adequate production levels from the kitchen staff.

Requirements

1-3 years previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment
Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it
Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
Requires strong organizational skills
Must be able to work independently
Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
Able to lift at least 50 pounds
Have a desire to exceed expectations
An energetic personality

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)
Experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
Reach and recreate recipes
Be consistent on all food preparation
Learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
Work with a world class culinary team
Create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Be responsible for the quality of ingredients
Assist the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining
Maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level from the Kitchen staff