PM Line Cook

DelMonte Hotel Group•Pittsford, NY

21d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares food items for the restaurant, in-room dining, and catering functions. The role involves completing kitchen opening and closing procedures, following food safety and handling policies, preparing and cooking food to established recipes and quality and presentation standards, and maintaining a clean work area. The Line Cook also develops featured offerings, monitors food quantity and quality to reduce waste, stays knowledgeable about menu items, and assists with preparation across kitchen stations and reporting equipment or facility deficiencies.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of related experience in a food preparation role.
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and a drive to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform opening and closing procedures according to checklists.
Comply with food safety and handling policies and procedures, including use dates and food and appliance temperatures.
Wash, peel, slice, portion, chop, mix, and store ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality and presentation standards.
Portion and arrange food on serving dishes.
Write and develop feature offerings for each service period.
Monitor food quantity and quality to avoid waste.
Keep the work area clean at all times.
Know menu items and features, including garnishes, contents, and preparation methods.
Answer questions from servers or guests as needed.
Assist with same-day or advance preparation for any kitchen station.
Check fixtures, equipment, and conditions for proper operation, settings, and maintenance, and report deficiencies.