Sandcastles Line Cook

Why Hilton Sandestin Beach?
At Hilton Sandestin Beach, we believe that exceptional service begins with an exceptional team. To deliver the best experiences for our guests, we seek out talented individuals who share our passion and vision. Our team members are the driving force behind everything we do, and their dedication is what allows us to create memorable moments for every guest. By joining Hilton Sandestin Beach, you become part of a community of leaders focused on your personal growth and long-term success.

What We Offer:
•401(k)
•401(k) matching
•Dental insurance
•Employee discount
•Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
•Health insurance
•Paid time off
•Vision insurance

About the Role:
Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared in Sandcastles Kitchen.

Essential Functions:
•Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product. Requires transportation of heavy food products.
•Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
•Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.•Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Contacts the Chef with any discrepancies.
•Checks and controls the proper storage of products while checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
•Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition at all times in order to comply with health department regulations. Reports any malfunctions to supervisor.
•Ensures all products and procedures follow health code regulations.
•Ensures all products on station for any given shifts are of freshest quality and are properly stored and labeled.

Supportive Functions:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, at the discretion of the manager based on the particular requirements of the hotel.

•Performs general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning product, as assigned, to adhere to health standards.
•Performs other duties as requested such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc., to ensure a safe working environment at all times.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

•Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler, sauté, and fry cooking.
•Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
•Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
•Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
•Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other employees.
•Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, including knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
•Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart or truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.
•Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.

Qualifications:

Education:
Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.

Experience:
Two years of cooking experience required.

Licenses and Certificates:
Florida Sanitation Certificate. The ability to obtain any government required license or other certificates.

More about the Company:
Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other tasks be performed when circumstance changes in the hotel (i.e.: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.