What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line cook prep cook position at DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester?
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Summary of Position :
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking.
Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and / or marinating.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
Qualifications :
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
- Reliable and consistent transportation!!
- Available for weekend breakfast shifts (Saturday & Sunday 6am-12pm)
- Shift flexibility
- Basic cooking techniques;
- knowledge of knife cuts
- quick and efficient station prep work
- ability to develop specials
- basic sauce recipes
- basic salads / cold station
- green vegetable cookery
- pasta cookery
- saut
- Grill / Protein cookery & temps
- rare / med-rare
- med / med-well
- well
- Kitchen and station management practices
- Good written and verbal skills
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Last updated : 2024-09-01
