Full Time PM - Line Cook

The Sheraton McKinney Hotel is looking for a Full-Time PM Line Cook!

Compensation range for the position is $ 17- $ 20, depending on qualifications and related experience. 

Job Overview:

The Line Cook prepares, cooks, and presents menu items in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation while ensuring all food is stored, handled, and prepared safely. The Line Cook utilizes a variety of cooking techniques, monitors product quality and portion control, minimizes waste, and assists in maintaining kitchen equipment and sanitation standards. 

What You'll be Doing:

• Prepare and cook menu items using proper cooking techniques including grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, baking, braising, and other approved methods.
• Follow standardized recipes, presentation guidelines, and portion specifications to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction.
• Prepare meals accurately while accommodating guest dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature controls in accordance with health department regulations.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
• Practice safe knife handling, equipment operation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Assist in controlling food costs through proper product utilization, minimizing waste, and effective use of leftovers where appropriate.
• Maintain inventory awareness by notifying leadership of product shortages or quality concerns.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, accidents, or guest concerns promptly to management.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service during all meal periods.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and attendance while adhering to company policies, uniform standards, and scheduling requirements.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and other duties or special projects as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary arts education or related training preferred. One (1) or more years of culinary or food service experience, with hospitality industry experience preferred. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to guest service and demonstrate knowledge of proper food preparation, cooking techniques, food handling, storage, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards. The ideal candidate is able to follow established policies, procedures, and recipes while exercising sound judgment to identify and resolve routine issues. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. 

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of job. Work is normally performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs. While performing job duties, the associate is required to speak, listen, and write. The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses

Benefits: 

Benefits for Full-Time employees may include: 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location* 

Part-Time Benefits Also Available! 

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