Cook I

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Crescent properties

Hotel room discounts

Free meals in associates dining room

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook I for Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, NJ. This unionized role involves preparing food to Crescent standards in a high-volume hotel kitchen and banquet environment.

You will follow recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and work flexible shifts including days, evenings and weekends. Prior hotel line cook experience and food handlers certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a line cook in a hotel and in banquets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards in a high-volume hotel/kitchen setting.
• Follow recipes and portion standards; work with servers to ensure timely service.
• Set up and rotate food items; monitor temperatures and freshness; assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas; adhere to Crescent safety and sanitation policies.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment including fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, mixer, slicer, oven, and grill.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Flexible shifts

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Waffle iron

Flat-top grill

Tilt kettle

Job description

Hilton Short Hills
41 John F Kennedy Pkwy
Short Hills, NJ 07078, USA

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Located across the street from The Mall at Short Hills, the Hilton Short Hills features locally sourced food, an outdoor terrace and lounge, tennis courts and an indoor/outdoor pool to offer a memorable and enjoyable experience to our guests.

We are looking for our next best team member to fill the position of Cook I. This is a unionized position.

• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Hotel Room discounts at Hilton Brand hotels worldwide
• Free Meals in the Associates' dining room

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment in a high volume, fast paced restaurant and banquets environment.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, 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 designated 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 Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat-top grill.

Does this sound like you?

You have at least one year of experience as a line cook in a hotel preferably and in banquets. You have or have the ability to take your food handlers certification. You are able to stand for long periods of time. Having upscale dining experience is a plus. You have a keen eye for details, and you have high-quality standards in your work. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends works for your personal life.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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