Cook I

The Marcus Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Hotel room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Two-for-one movie theatre coupons

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Early wage access

And more!

Job summary

The Lofton Hotel, part of The Marcus Corporation, is seeking a line cook in downtown Minneapolis to prepare and finish items to exact recipes. You will work with Hilton's Tapestry Collection standards and contribute to a top-ranked dining experience.

Responsibilities include fast, accurate cooking, proper food rotation, and coordinating with kitchen and service teams. The role requires culinary training or 3 years’ experience and the ability to work long hours and under pressure.

Qualifications

• Culinary schooling or 3 years related experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and meat cutting.
• English language knowledge.
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food quickly following recipes.
• Store food with proper dating and labeling.
• Determine inventory and requisition from storeroom.
• Set up equipment prior to service.
• Maintain high quality of food production and plated presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the cooking area.
• Communicate with cooks, wait staff and management.

Skills

POS order reading

English proficiency

Working under pressure

Long hours willingness

Shift flexibility

Education

Culinary school or 3 years experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Minneapolis' entertainment district, The Lofton Hotel offers an upscale experience with a perfect blend of modern amenities and exceptional service. You will have the opportunity for a rewarding career working with Minnesota’s first Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel, with hospitality professionals who together make the hotel one of the top ranked in Minneapolis. Our priority is providing our guests and team members with exceptional experiences every day.

Compensation: $25.21/HR

What will you be doing?

• Prepare and cook food quickly and correctly following all required recipes and complete in a timely fashion.
• Correctly store food, use proper rotation and dating and labeling.
• Determine inventory of food items and requisition from storeroom.
• Set up equipment needed for preparation prior to service.
• Maintain high quality level of food production and presentation as well as ensure that plates consistently appear crisp and clean.
• Maintain all cleanliness and sanitation of cooking area along with personal hygiene.
• Maintain communication between the other cooks, wait staff and management.

What do you bring to the role?

• Able to read orders from point of sale system.
• Professional schooling from culinary school or 3 years similar experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food items.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques for using the charbroiled temperatures of all steaks, from rare to well done.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques for prime rib (roasting).
• Meat cutting skills for all USDA meats: prime, wet aged, dry aged, choice, as well as pork, veal, lamb and wild game.
• Ability to cut close trim filets, boneless beef sirloin strip, boneless ribeye, French lamb chops, French veil chops and to trip prime rib after cooking all from the Hilton’s custom portioning program.
• Working knowledge of sauté, grill, fry, and poultry station.
• Garnishing knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of English Language.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work various shifts and days of the week.

What's in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton worldwide properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa
• “Two for one” movie theatre coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program
• 401k with employer match
• Early wage access
• And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 16 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Lofton Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Hourly/Yearly Wage: $25.21/HR