PM Line Cook

Hotel Equities Group, LLC•Harrisburg, SD

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable AM Line Cook for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. POSITION SUMMARY: PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF ALL ITEMS FOR THE STATION FOR ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS. INCLUDES THE STATIONS OF BROILER, FRY, ROAST, SAUTÉ AND PIZZA.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
Basic knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes.
Ability to read and write the English language in order to read recipes and communicate with other employees.
Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tong, slicers, etc.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move (rotate) goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Associate's degree focused in Culinary Arts desired.
Experience in high-end hotel/kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area, including: tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, saute’ burners, convection oven, flat top, and refrigeration equipment.
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
Assist in food prep assignments during off peak hours.
Close station properly and follow the closing checklist.
Perform general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.
Assist in other stations as needed.
Development of specials and new menu ideas.
Effective communication of items needing to be ordered.