Line Cook

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Gainesville, FL

18d

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is hiring a Line Cook for the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, a 248-room property with meeting and event spaces located in the University of Florida community. The role supports the Culinary team and assists the Chef with producing and fabricating food for kitchen preparation, the cafeteria, banquets, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook helps maintain adequate kitchen production and works with culinary leadership to develop skills and create menus that reflect seasonal availability and the restaurant concept. This position is suited to a motivated, creative culinary professional who wants to learn and grow in a professional kitchen and work with an experienced culinary team.

Requirements

Active food handler’s certification, or the ability to obtain it.
Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
At least 21 years of age.
Willingness to work a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts.
Desire to exceed expectations.

Nice To Haves

Creativity, motivation, and passion for culinary arts.
Desire to learn, develop kitchen skills, and grow a culinary career.
Interest in working with culinary leadership to create menus reflecting seasonal availability and the restaurant concept.
Energetic personality.

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge and skills in cooking methods and procedures, including grilling, sautéing, and frying.
Follow and recreate recipes consistently.
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
Set up workstations with the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
Maintain consistency in food preparation and be responsible for ingredient quality.
Store food and other items properly.
Keep the kitchen clean, sanitized, and orderly.
Help minimize food waste through cross-utilization.
Assist the Chef with food production and fabrication for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquets, dining room, and fine dining.
Support adequate production levels among kitchen staff.