Line Cook

Welcome to The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in the vibrant city of New Brunswick, New Jersey, proudly part of the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. What you will have an opportunity to do We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen. Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant. The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level from the Kitchen staff. Your Role You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry) You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment You will reach and recreate recipes You will be consistent on all food preparation You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat) You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients What are we looking for Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts Requires strong organizational skills Must be able to work independently Able to be on your feet for long periods of time Able to lift at least 50 pounds At least 21 years of age Have a desire to exceed expectations An energetic personality Compensation Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Pyramid Global Hospitality® is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We practice an inclusive hiring process and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr BENCHMARK