PM Line Cook

Highgate Hotels • Greenville, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food items according to standardized hotel recipes for the restaurants, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. The role maintains high standards for appealing food presentation while ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in kitchen and work areas, and minimizing waste while maximizing the cost-to-production ratio.

The current schedule sought is 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, including weekends and holidays; schedules may change. The position is based at Grand Bohemian Lodge in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Flexibility to work long hours when required.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
• Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation methods according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and their proper use.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a hotel or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete food and station preparation before the restaurant opens so guests are served promptly during restaurant and room service hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food according to hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Prepare banquet food according to Banquet Event Order specifications.
• Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare food according to hotel standard recipes; prepare specials under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Break down buffets and the kitchen line and store food and equipment properly at the end of meal periods.
• Work banquet food stations as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire-extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to oneself or other employees.
• Use Production Charts according to hotel standards.
• Support any kitchen position that needs assistance.
• Follow Health Department and company regulations concerning food, storage standards, and safety.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
• Follow the “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist with food storage and rotation according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED