Evening Line Cook at DoubleTree and Gold Bison Grill!

Lester Hospitality•Rapid City, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gold Bison Grill at Holiday Inn is looking for a qualified line cook with availability to work morning/afternoon shifts. This is a year-round position need. We offer a regular schedule with mornings off, a friendly and spacious kitchen, and a competitive wage. Our kitchen is air-conditioned, and we have regular menu reviews, popular holiday events, and an award-winning Executive Chef. We provide a supportive working environment with opportunities for growth in food and/or hospitality. Payroll advances are available through the Payactiv mobile app.

Requirements

Be honest, reliable, and demonstrate a passionate commitment to the business
Strive to build and maintain productive and respectful relationships with all team members and guests
Must work well in stressful, fast-paced and/or high pressure situations
Must be able to work varied shifts and hours including nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays.
Must be a team player and flexible to assist in other departments when the need arises.
Previous Kitchen experience is ideal.
Strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat and other cooking methods.
Communication skills in working with guests, managers, and colleagues
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Evening availability, which may include weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Training will be provided for outstanding candidates who lack previous Line Cook experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare all food consistently and according to recipe standards - including ingredients & portioning
Engage in quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items.
Visually inspect, select, and use only food items ideal for preparation.
Check and control proper storage of product – including monitoring age and condition of all good items, rotating stock to ensure high quality, and keeping all refrigerators and work areas clean and clutter free
Assist Kitchen leadership in inventory and ordering process to ensure proper materials are on-hand
Ensure preparation standards are maintained and safety standards are followed to provide highest quality food and consistency.
Unload food trucks upon arrival and put away food stock and dry goods in the proper location.
Exhibit willingness to take on other roles – including prep and clean-up
Understand and follow legal and department guidelines for food labeling, rotation, and storage.
Strive toward minimal loss prevention and/or breakage in kitchen operations.
Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with hotel guests.
Maintain excellent working relationships with other staff members to ensure productivity
Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring their attention
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures
Adhere to all company policies/procedures and any applicable state/federal laws
Maintain all safety/sanitation standards, including compliance with all regulations issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA and the State Health Department), etc.
Other duties as-assigned.