Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about food and providing consumers with an unforgettable dining experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity at our busy restaurant to be our next line cook. We require an experienced cook who is familiar with a wide range of cooking techniques, including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking.

You must ensure that every order is cooked properly according to our standard recipes and that it fully satisfies our guests' demands and requests. Our ideal candidate has outstanding time management skills as well as a team-first mindset to effectively assist other kitchen personnel and keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today if this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career!

• Grill, broil or saute menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications
• Establish a system of food stations and stock them with all of the necessary ingredients for the shift
• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner

• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Previous experience working in food service is preferred
• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification

Our lakeside hotel is located in Charlotte, NC, a half-mile from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and steps from The Shoppes at University Place. PNC Music Pavilion and the Charlotte Motor Speedway are 10 minutes away. Features include a seasonal outdoor pool, patio seating with fire pits, a café serving Starbucks coffee, an on-site restaurant/bar, 20,000 square feet of meeting/event space, a 24-hour fitness center, and walking trails. Since 1987, Hilton Charlotte University Place has continued to welcome guests from all over the world for meetings, conventions, social gatherings, weddings, and more!