AM Line Cook - Hotel Kitchen (Flexible Schedule & Benefits)

Hotel Equities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Same-day pay

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

Hotel Equities is seeking an AM Line Cook for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. Prepare and plate items across broiler, fry, roast, sauté and pizza stations while maintaining sanitation and efficiency. Flexibility with schedules is required in the hospitality industry.

The role requires basic cooking knowledge, ability to operate kitchen equipment, and a minimum of one year culinary experience, preferably in a high-end hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of cooking.
• Must have basic knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Must operate all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc).
• Basic mathematical skills for recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
• Ability to read and write English to read recipes and communicate with staff.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 lbs on a continuous schedule.
• Ability to perform duties in extreme temperature ranges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables for cooking on broilers, ovens and other kitchen equipment.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods and kitchen rules/procedures.
• Maintain stock levels at line stations for smooth service.
• Keep a clean and sanitary work station and equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnishing for all dishes.
• Handle, store and rotate products properly.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak hours.
• Close station following closing checklist.

Skills

Basic cooking

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment operation

Reading/Writing English

Manual dexterity

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Extreme temperature tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

1 year culinary experience

Job description

Hotel Equities is seeking an AM Line Cook for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA. Prepare and plate items across broiler, fry, roast, sauté and pizza stations while maintaining sanitation and efficiency. Flexibility with schedules is required in the hospitality industry.

The role requires basic cooking knowledge, ability to operate kitchen equipment, and a minimum of one year culinary experience, preferably in a high-end hotel kitchen.