PM Line Cook

DelMonte Hotel Group•Town of Pittsford, NY

2d•$18

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares food for the restaurant, in-room dining, and catering functions. The role supports a positive guest and colleague experience by preparing and presenting food to established recipes and quality standards, maintaining food safety, and keeping kitchen work areas clean. The Line Cook may assist with preparation at any kitchen station and help check fixtures, equipment, and facility conditions, reporting any 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.
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a drive to exceed expectations.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform opening and closing procedures according to checklists.
Follow food safety and handling policies and procedures, including use dates and monitoring appliance and food temperatures.
Wash, peel, slice, portion, chop, mix, and store ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, 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 their garnishes, contents, and preparation methods, and 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.