Hotel AM Cook

DelMonte Hotel Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel room discounts at our locations

Discounts on food and beverages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DelMonte Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Line Cook to support our restaurant, in-room dining, and catering operations. You will prepare items to spec and maintain high standards of taste and presentation.

We value reliability, teamwork, and strong communication as you work in a fast-paced kitchen with strict food safety guidelines. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement awaits.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years related experience in a food preparation role.
• Associates degree or equivalent required or combination of education and experience.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for restaurant, in-room dining, and catering.
• Follow recipes, standards and presentation.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation.
• Monitor food safety and handling policies.
• Assist in station prep and equipment checks.

Skills

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven candidates just like you to serve as a Line Cook.

You will play a key role to ensure a great guest and colleague experience. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made DelMonte Hotel Group their career home.

Job Responsibilities

As a Line Cook, you will prepare food items for the restaurant, in-room dining, and catering functions.

Your specific duties in this role will include:

• Perform opening and closing procedures per checklists.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures i.e., use dates, temperature of appliances and food.
• Wash, peel, slice, portion, chop, mix and store ingredients for use.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards and presentation standards.
• Portion and arrange food on serving dishes.
• Write and develop feature offerings for each service period.
• Monitor food quantity and quality to avoid waste.
• Keep work area clean at all times.
• Be fully knowledgeable of all menu items and features including their garnish, contents and preparation methods. Answer questions from servers or guests as needed.
• Assist in same day or advance prep for any and all stations in the kitchen.
• Assist in checking all fixtures, equipment and conditions (lights, heating/cooling, appliances, wallpaper, etc.) for proper operation, settings and maintenance. Report deficiencies.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a self-motivated Line Cook with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations. It is also important that you have excellent communication skills.

Specific qualifications for the role include:

• 1 to 3 years related experience in a food preparation role.
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits

As a Line Cook with DelMonte Hotel Group, you will be part of a hospitality leader that prides itself on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and that brings out the best in you, each and every day. It is the kind of company where many of our associates come for a job, but stay for a career - the kind of place where your strengths will be appreciated, and where each of us can truly be ourselves.

Your hard work and professional dedication will be rewarded with excellent compensation packages, which may vary somewhat depending on location.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit packages for full-time positions
• Hotel room discounts at our locations around the globe
• Discounts on food and beverages
• Professional development and advancement opportunities