CROWNE PLAZA SUFFERN
The Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah is nestled between the lower Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey, Bergen County and close to New York City. Explore attractions such as Palisades Center Mall, Woodbury Premium Outlets, Bear Mountain State Park, enjoy outdoor concerts at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, kayaking on the Hudson River with Storm King Adventure tours, wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail, wander amid sculptures at Storm King Art Center, stroll boutique shops in downtown Nyack and premier shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
Offering 229 spacious guest rooms and over 25,000 square feet of event space, the Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah is the perfect place to relax and recharge or take your event to a new level. The Flagstone Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and the Koi Lounge has a full service bar and a casual lunch and dinner menu. Spook Rock Golf Course is just 1.5 miles from the hotel and downtown Manhattan is 30 just miles away.
If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for all that New York has to offer, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes Crowne Plaza Suffern a one-of-a-kind in the northeast.
THE ROLEPosition: Lead Line Cook - $24/hr
Reports To: Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and Food & Beverage Director
COMPANY OVERVIEW:The Crowne Plaza Suffern is looking for a Lead Line cook that has experience working in a high volume kitchen and providing our guest with top notch cuisine. Here at the Crowne Plaza Suffern we are continuously elevating. If you are looking for a position that has an excellent growth opportunity we encourage you to apply to our Lead Line Cook opening!
POSITION PROFILE:Accurately and efficiently prepare food item such as meats, seafood, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking adhere to quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Knowledgeable and skilled at broiler, sauté and grill operations. Able to operate all kitchen equipment. Supervise and hold accountable for quality all cooks during operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• The Lead Line Cook will be responsible for completing the opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift. Assign, coordinate and supervise the set-up and food production areas within the service kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Pull all food needed for daily production from walk-in box and utilize all leftovers as per guidelines and with the help of the Executive Chef to minimize waste.
• Check with the Sous Chef on the items needing preparation that day by inventory on a production chart that is on hand presently and bring it up to par stock levels set by the Executive Chef.
• Check daily use records with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to make sure that estimates are filled in correctly and make sure that production is following these estimates as closely as possible.
• Promptly report equipment, food quality, and shortage or safety problems to Executive Chef.
• Stock and maintain enough levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Handle store, label, and rotate all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws.
• Participate in food, health and safety inspections and audits.
• Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all areas in the kitchen. Turn in the daily cleaning checklist and practice and strictly enforce the "clean as you go" policy.
• Check out all work stations including the associate cafeteria. Ensure proper set-up for AM and PM dining.
• Any and all additional duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High school education or equivalent experience.
Experience: Must have 1 year experience in high volume catering facility or fine dining restaurant as a cook.
Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges. Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads. Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers
Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

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