Cook

Kolter Hospitality, LLC.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolter Hospitality, LLC. is seeking a dedicated line cook to prepare high-quality dishes in alignment with brand standards. You will handle prep work, cooking, and portioning while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.

The role requires 1+ year of line cook or prep cook experience, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and strong teamwork and communication skills to operate within a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years’ restaurant experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a line cook and/or prep cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards and checklist.
• Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to determine doneness and monitor quality.
• Set-up and break down station and serve food in proper portions.
• Maintain clean kitchen area, sanitize tools and surfaces.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards to the manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position Summary

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and brand standards, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

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Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment.
• Check and ensure the corrections of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures, report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Adhere to any and all safety procedures set out by the hotel and the department of health
• Behave in a professional and pleasant manner

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED plus 2 years’ restaurant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a line cook and/or prep cook

• Requires the ability to lift, carry push, pull and place objects weighing less or equal to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Position requires extended periods of walking and standing.
• Able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a plus.
• Able to work in a team and be detailed oriented.
• Computer skills helpful in position.