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Line Cook

Westmont Group

Denver, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Beverages, Coffee Making, Cook Dishes, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Emergency Procedures, English Language, Fire Prevention, Food Production, Food Quality, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Maintenance - HVAC, Manual Dexterity, Mathematics, Portion Control, Quality Management, Refrigeration, Regulations, Safety Process, Sanitation
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
2 days ago
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Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Denver Central Park, located on I-70 and Havana Street in Denver is seeking an experienced, friendly, and energetic Full Time PM Line Cook. Candidate will be responsible for preparing high quality food items. Duties include food preparation and cook to order with an effort to reduce waste. Must possess a strong attention to details and quality presentation. Must be able to work well under pressure. May be assisting with other kitchen duties in order to achieve designated goals.

We are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction by creating memorable experiences with a "can do" attitude.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl and other food items prepared on the front line station.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.
  • Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
  • Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
  • Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
  • Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
  • Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
  • Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
  • Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
  • Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
  • Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
  • Utilizes protective equipment.
  • Reports unsafe conditions to management.
  • Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
  • Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
  • All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
  • Perform any related duties as requested by management.
  • Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Hold a current Food Handler Card.
  • 3 years cooking experience preferred. Broiler cooking preferred.
  • Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
  • Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
  • Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.
  • Good working 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, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
  • Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
  • Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
  • Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
  • Hospitality experience a plus
  • Consistent quality and presentation of menu items.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc
  • Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
  • Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, voluntary life products, a matching 401(k) plan, hotel discounts worldwide, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people.

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