Line Cook

Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Dallas is seeking a Cook responsible for food production and quality control. The role involves preparing various food items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience and hold a Food Handler Card, contributing to a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of cooking experience preferred.
• Basic English language skills for understanding and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists and follows recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas and complies with health regulations.
• Assists other kitchen personnel as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Basic math skills

Broiler cooking

Guest relations

Education

Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

Essential Job Functions

This description summarizes primary responsibilities and qualifications. It does not include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The hotel operates 24/7, so operational demands may require shift variations, different start times, and hours worked.

1. Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
2. Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
3. Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and guest checks to ensure consistency; involves transporting heavy food products.
4. Visually inspects, selects, and uses only high-standard food items for all menu preparations.
5. Checks and controls proper storage of products, focusing on portion control, especially for specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality.
6. Maintains cleanliness and proper condition of refrigeration, equipment, storage, and work areas to comply with health regulations.
7. Maintains logs for cooling, heating, and temperature control.
8. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
9. Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
10. Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
11. Uses protective equipment as required.
12. Reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage to management.
13. Provides a safe work environment by following all safety protocols.
14. Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per the team member handbook.
15. Performs any additional duties as requested by management.
16. Assists other kitchen personnel as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Holds a current Food Handler Card.
• Preferred: 2 years of cooking experience, especially in broiler cooking.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of broiler and sauté cooking fundamentals.
• Understanding of sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of operating kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.).
• Basic mathematical skills for recipes, measurements, requisitions, and portioning.
• Basic English language skills for understanding inquiries and giving instructions.
• Ability to interpret and apply written product labeling instructions for safety.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee makers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move goods weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Capability to work within extreme temperature ranges and confined spaces.
• Frequent physical activities include twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

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Source: Driftwood Hospitality