Line Cook

Hollander Hospitality•Portland, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown - Convention Center is seeking a Line Cook to join our team. The Line Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. At Hollander Hospitality, we align our people with their passion, providing award-winning service and memorable experiences. From the ground up, we build & renovate, own & operate, while recognizing that our team is our foundation and greatest asset. We are exceptional partners to one another, our guests, and our communities. We look for people who excel in their role and are committed to delivering excellent experiences for guests. Proven through multiple awards from our partnering brands for outstanding guest service and meetings excellence, we deliver the best to our guests by creating a sense of belonging, empowerment and support to our team members, coupled with their dedication, innovative spirit, and raw talent.

Requirements

Knowledge of food and beverage products, preparation and handling techniques
Knowledge of health codes, food sanitation and safety practices
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes
Understanding of principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Ability to acknowledge, understand and abide by company programs, policies, procedures, and brand standards
Ability to work independently and manage one’s time to meet productivity requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years progressively responsible culinary experience
Valid Food Handlers Permit
Must be able to stand, walk, reach, push, pull, bend, grasp, crouch, carry and lift as required by the job
Frequently exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel background
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines
Adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures
Meeting quality standards for service
Maintaining a neat and clean work station at all times
Communicating clearly and concisely verbally and in writing in the English language to convey information effectively
Maintaining calm demeanor under pressure and during to constantly changing situations
Wearing appropriate uniform and name badge and maintaining personal cleanliness as prescribed by Company policy
Establishing and maintaining effective professional, courteous, constructive relationships with guests, staff and management team