Cook - Afternoon & Evening

Job Description

Job Description

Overview We are seeking a skilled and reliable Lunch/Dinner Cook to join our hotels restaurant team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing high-quality menu items during our busiest service periods while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient station. You will work closely with the culinary team to ensure every guest receives an exceptional dining experience, whether they are grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a full-course dinner.

• Line Cooking : Prepare and cook menu items to order using various methods including grilling, sauting, frying, and roasting, ensuring strict adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
• Station Management : Set up, stock, and maintain your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment before and during service.
• Quality Control : Visually inspect all plates for accuracy, temperature, and "guest-ready" appearance before they leave the kitchen.
• Food Safety & Sanitation : Follow all local health department regulations, including proper food storage (FIFO), labeling, dating, and maintaining daily temperature logs.
• Kitchen Maintenance : Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils throughout the shift and perform thorough station breakdown at closing.
• Collaboration : Coordinate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and accommodate guest dietary restrictions or special requests.

• Experience : Minimum 12 years of experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant or hotel environment preferred.
• Culinary Skills : Strong knife skills and proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and station operations (e.g., grill, saut, pantry).
• Schedule : Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to hotel occupancy and event needs.
• Physical Stamina : Ability to stand for long periods, work in a high-heat environment, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Professionalism : Must maintain a clean uniform and professional demeanor, representing the hotels standards of hospitality