Job Type
Full-time
Description
Reports To: Lead Line Cook, Exec Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Executive Chef
Supervises: N/A
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans offers Excellent Benefits and Rewards Health Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision and other options effective the 1st day of the month following the date you complete your enrollment, not to exceed 60 days of employment ***available to Full-Time Team Members*** Exclusive Team Member savings with Hilton Hotels Travel Program and Dimension Hospitality Room Discounts Paid Vacation, Flexible/Sick Days and Holiday Pay for Full-Time Team Members (you start accruing on your first day) Retirement Savings (401k) Complimentary employee lunch and 50% discount in our F&B outlets including our in-house PJ's Coffee Tuition Reimbursement with Dimension Hospitality Year-round Team Member Recognition Events and Initiatives Career Advancement Opportunities Job Purpose: To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and to produce the highest quality product.
Also, to produce all orders on an a la carte basis and to prep for buffets, banquets, salad bars and hors d' oeuvres.
Job Responsibilities: Preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
Prepare all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from breakfast to lunch at the assigned time.
Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
Prepare all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
Prepare all food needed by other kitchen departments which is best prepared by this department.
Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills: Must be able to "prep" food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work.
Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
Read recipes of items to be prepared.
Requirements
Education HS Diploma or equivalent Experience Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full service restaurant or hotel.
Licenses/Certifications Food Safety Certification
Salary Description
$16.00 per hour