Line Cook

Location Hotel Zena is a bold new cultural hub celebrating female empowerment through provocative art, design, and exciting and relevant programming. Centrally located to the downtown business district, Dupont and Thomas circles, and the Convention Center, Hotel Zena welcomes those who are passionate about being part of a bold new story. Overview The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio. Responsibilities Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas. Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening to ensure guests are served promptly during operating hours. Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards. Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products. Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation. Prepare food for Banquets as required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders. Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes; specials are prepared under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period. Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment. Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees. Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards. Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help. Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety. Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment. Maintain a "Clean As You Go" policy. Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures. Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. Culinary experience required. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to stand during entire shift. Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold. Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards. Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting, and par-cooking. Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each. #J-18808-Ljbffr