Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Prepares daily preparation lists for production. Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes. Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products. Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product. Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations. Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature. Adheres to all company policies and procedures. Follows safety and security procedures and rules. Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures. Utilizes protective equipment. Reports unsafe conditions to management. Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management. Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules. All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook). Perform any related duties as requested by management. Assists other Kitchen Personnel when needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. Sufficient manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges. Ability to perform duties in confined spaces. Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

• Health and safety compliance.
• Opportunity for career development.
• Dynamic work environment.

• Current Food Handler Card.
• 2 years cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broiler and sauté cooking.
• Understanding of food and beverage preparations and service standards.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills for recipes and portion sizes.