AM Line Cook at The Joinery Hotel

Sage Hospitality Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AM Line Cook to join their vibrant team in a boutique hotel setting. This role is crucial in ensuring quality food service and maintaining high sanitation standards. You will prepare food items according to recipes, monitor kitchen operations, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to teamwork. Join a company that values personal and professional growth, offering a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while serving the community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Unlimited Vacation

401k enrollment after 60 days

Hilton discounted rooms for family and friends

Sage Hospitality Room discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related position required.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control and sanitation in food preparation.
• Monitor kitchen efficiency and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare food according to recipes and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of cooking practices

Analytical skills

Ability to follow recipes

Communication skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

The Joinery hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton located in Downtown Pittsburgh is hiring a AM Line Cook.

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, is a welcoming, 185-room boutique hotel and local gathering place in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle representing the legacy, local pride and grit of the Burgh. A compact and cozy respite for today’s curious traveler, Joinery Hotel honors the city's working class history and distinct culture with a modern edge, including an experiential lobby with ‘offering table’ check-in experience and tasting library, nearly 800 sq ft of meeting and event spaces, a 10th floor outdoor terrace with a unique view of the city.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, first of the month after hire, no waiting period!
• Unlimited Vacation
• 401k enrollment after 60 days
• Hilton discounted rooms for family and friends
• Sage Hospitality Room discounts & Perks
• And Many More