Line Cook-260

Crescent Careers•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server orders. Prepare items ahead of time without exceeding estimated needs; date and rotate food containers; and ensure perishables are stored at proper temperatures. Check shift pars, determine preparation and freezer-pull needs, set up the line, identify shortages, and help keep the buffet stocked. Store unused food appropriately at the end of a shift. Help address food-cost issues and control waste, loss, and usage. Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment. Follow attendance, professional conduct, customer service, work-habit, and safety expectations. Other job-related duties may be assigned. This description is not an employment contract; associates remain at will.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English.
Self-starting personality and even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner.
Ability to communicate well with guests.
Willingness to help coworkers and work as a team player.
Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
Ability to solve routine workplace problems and ask for help when unsure how to perform a task.

Responsibilities

Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server orders.
Prepare food items ahead of time while avoiding over-preparation.
Date and rotate food containers and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check shift pars, determine preparation and freezer-pull needs, and set up the line.
Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages, and assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
Return unused food to designated storage areas, covering and dating perishables.
Help develop actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat-top grill.
Follow attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
Treat guests and associates courteously and professionally.
Maintain work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance that meet hotel standards; adapt to changes and learn or improve skills.
Follow hotel security policies and procedures, including key controls, safe lifting, chemical use, and reporting safety hazards or concerns.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.