AC Hotel Atlanta Buckhead at Phipps Plaza - Line Cook

Line Cook

A line-cook is responsible for preparing/cooking all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the corporate HQ outlet, banquets/catering in meeting rooms, and executive lounge, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Food handlers certification (must comply with state requirements).
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with aimbridge hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with aimbridge hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include food handlers, safety, etc.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the restaurant/dining outlet or cafe in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to aimbridge hospitality standards.
• Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order, maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Prepare food for banquets, as required, following specifications of banquet event orders.
• Prepare and service food for associate cafeteria as specified by the restaurant leadership.
• Prepare all foods following aimbridge hospitality standard recipes.
• Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the restaurant leadership.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by restaurant leadership.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.
• Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.
• Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures.
• Use production charts as specified by aimbridge hospitality standards.
• Associates must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and other associates.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain the "clean as you go" policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
• Attend meetings as required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues.
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility.
• Represent the company with a certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering daily pay ! Ask your recruiter for more details.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability income.
• Term life and ad&d insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401k retirement plan.

Property information: This boutique hotel is adjacent to phipps plaza in buckhead, atlanta's uptown shopping and business district. Features include a fitness center, heated indoor hot tub, and free wifi. The lenox marta station is 0.7 mi from the hotel. A flat-screen tv with netflix movie streaming service, small refrigerator with 2 free bottled waters upon arrival are provided in all rooms at ac hotel atlanta buckhead at phipps plaza. Extras include european-inspired dcor and a coffee machine.