PM Line Cook

Cambria Downtown Austin Hotel - PM Line Cook

Cambria Downtown Austin is seeking a Full-Time PM Line Cook to join our Food & Beverage team. As a Line Cook, you would be responsible for all preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met, following hotel recipes and/or as specified on guest check.

Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

Specifically, your primary responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following tasks:

• Complete daily set-up duties and kitchen line for evening shift in a timely manner.
• Cook food items by grilling, frying, sauting, steaming, and other cooking methods as specified.
• Strictly follow all required cross-contamination protocols, company standards, and guidelines regarding cleanliness, organization and food preparation.
• Prepare and cook according to the hotel's menu specifications and guest dietary requirements for both the restaurant and banquet events.
• Read and interpret food orders and tickets accurately to ensure timely preparation.
• Communicate with restaurant staff as needed for order clarification and updates.
• Collaborate with culinary team to plan and execute daily menus and special events.
• Check the quality of food, confirming it is prepared, plated and presented in an appealing manner before served, ensuring the guest is satisfied.
• Participate in daily, routine, and detailed kitchen clean-up and maintenance tasks.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to work any day of the week, PM shifts - heavy weekends and holidays are required; flexibility to work AM shifts when needed is a plus.
• Prior Line cook experience is required (hotel or breakfast experience a plus).
• Thorough knowledge of cooking techniques and proper use of line kitchen equipment, including flat grill, deep fry, oven, and sauting.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate both verbally and written with staff; ability to read and understand guest tickets, BEOs and special requests accurately.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on presentation and quality.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to work well in a team and manage high-pressure situations with professionalism.
• Able to easily adapt to unexpected changes and demands from guest requests and/or host.
• Able to work at varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Moves food, equipment, carts, and tubs weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Extend arms; frequent reaching, twisting, pulling, bending, and stooping.
• Move hands and fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting motions associated with preparing and cooking products using knives, utensils and cookware.
• Capable of remaining in a standing position, either stationary or walking, for duration of shift.
• Ability to observe and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and company guidelines for food handling, cross-contamination protocols, and sanitation.
• Able to provide Texas Food Handler's Safety Certificate.

Compensation:

$18 - $21

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.