Line Cook
Hotel Effie Sandestin
- Miramar Beach, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must be able to accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare portion food products prior to cooking.
- Become familiar with the kitchen, staff and menu.
- Prepare hot side dishes, vegetables, sauté and grill stations.
- Follows outlined recipes and plating guides to provide consistent product.
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
- Complete necessary food and station preparation before the opening of the restaurant to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
- Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, sous-viding deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
- Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
- Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each. Knowledge of all ingredients used in the kitchen.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
- Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef.
- Breakdown kitchen line, storing food, cleaning and sanitizing cooking line and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
- Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
- Practice safe work habits always to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that needs help.
- Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety.
- Be able to operate and maintain the 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.
- Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet culinary deadlines such as prep list for special events.
- Attend all hotel-required meetings and training, i.e. Food Safety Course, Harassment training.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel/Hotel Effie Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel and occupancy.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel/Hotel Effie Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Flexible and long hours are 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 the entire shift.
- Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- Culinary experience required.