Line Cook

HRI Hospitality•Pittsburgh, PA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrialist Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a Line Cook responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties. This role involves preparing food for the hotel restaurant and catering functions, ensuring quality and presentation, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The position requires adherence to food safety guidelines, assisting with inventory and ordering, and coordinating with the Sales Department for catering events. The cook will also assist with training kitchen personnel and ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements

Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required
Able to work with little or no supervision
Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.
Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism
Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, twisting, and climbing.
Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities
Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity
Frequent need to stand for long period of time
Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally
Vision requirements: frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arm’s reach

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines
Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
Accommodate guests’ special requests
Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy
Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.)
Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned