Line Cook (Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree/Raleigh)

Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Using food items prepared by himself or by prep cooks, the line cook cooks or prepares dishes for serving to guests. Prepares food items in quick, timely order and maintains high standards for food products exiting kitchen.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED; and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write in English, perform mathematical computations such as adding, multiplying.
Ability to prepare food items to specific requirements with no or minimal waste.
Ability to calibrate a thermometer
Ability to cook meat to temperature.
Ability to grill, sauté, braise, sear, and roast.
Ability to heat, chill, reheat, and maintain proper food handling temperatures.
Knowledge of food preparation knife skills (minimum of two years required).

Responsibilities

Produces superior quality foods with short ticket times (pertaining to a la carte or restaurant service).
To use product efficiently and cost effectively; reviews with Executive Chef as required.
Ensures that prep cooks and dishwashers are working to complete all duties and assigned tasks or are dismissed if not needed.
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and well-stocked station and coolers.
Completes all tasks efficiently under pressure while demonstrating teamwork and a positive attitude.
Completes all tasks in an organized manner with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates an excellent work ethic.
Honors any supervisor’s reasonable request.
Certain uniform components are issued by the hotel, others to be provided by the server; hotel issued items should be worn only during hotel shifts.
The uniform should be maintained in “like new” condition by the employee, following proper laundering and care instructions.
For safety purposes non-slip shoes are required
Performs to the specifications of Hilton Garden Inn, North Carolina State and Local Food safety laws.
Required food safety course (i.e., SERV safe) for proper job routine.
Required OSHA Safety data Sheets training. Which would include-Fire Safety, Hazardous Waste (i.e., Blood Borne Pathogens), Chemical Spills and Handling, Choking, and Weather and Threat Procedures
Our hotel’s primary goal is to provide hospitality and exceed guest expectations for levels of service, quality, consistency, and attention to detail – all team members are evaluated against this standard.
Be aware of, act on and/or report any issue that affects the safety of guest or team member.
Look for ways to continuously refine and improve our standards and ability as a team to exceed client expectations – our ability to successfully compete for business and build loyalty depends on this attribute.
A hotel operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. During the course of your scheduled shift, you may be asked to assist in areas of the hotel outside of your typical work areas.
Prepare food using gourmet/specialty products, ensuring cost effectiveness and quality and consistency.