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Job Opportunity at Hotel Republic

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, Hotel Republic is looking for our next great team members to join us on our Culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment in a high volume, fast paced restaurant and banquets environment.

1. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.

2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.

3. Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

4. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

5. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

6. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.

7. Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

8. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

9. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Compensation: $27.58 per hour

Does this sound like you?

You have at least one year of experience as a line cook in a hotel preferably and in banquets. You have or have the ability to take your food handlers certification. You are able to stand for long periods of time. Having upscale dining experience is a plus. You have a keen eye for details, and you have high quality standards in your work. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends works for your personal life.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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