What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at The Dupont Circle Hotel?
POSITION PURPOSE FOR COOK 1:
Prepares food items, on the assigned station(s) in accordance with recipes and standards while maintaining a neat and clean work environment in a safe, accident-free manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
- Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures. Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing.
- Maintain proper pars of production levels according to estimates on the productions sheets; maintain top quality freshness.
- Use leftovers and maintain proper storage of leftovers on hot food side. Label and date all food.
- Maintain clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas. Make sure that all stations are properly cleaned at end of shift and at end of evening.
- Rotate all foods as per FIFO and fill out Hygiene sheets.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:
- Requires basic working knowledge of food preparation principles, including knowledge of flavoring materials and seasonings in modifying or extending recipes
- Skilled in managing cooking processes so that food items are served on time and that safe temperature and time controls are met
- Keen sense of taste and smell; and knowledge of sanitation procedures
- Must be familiar with all menu items; preparation, set-ups and breakdowns
- Good knowledge and safe usage of knives, tools and the ability to safely operate and maintain various food service equipment
- Maintain general cleanliness in all storage areas including coolers and freezers; working and prepping lines; and common work areas
- Requisition food supplies from storerooms into proper storage with FIFO standard and in compliance to health regulation.
Salary : $26
