Line Cook

Hilton Tempo Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Tempo Nashville is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation for hotel restaurants and catering events. The role requires following food handling safety guidelines, maintaining quality and portion control, and ensuring cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas.

The candidate should have at least one year of hospitality or restaurant food service experience and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively with colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Accommodate guests’ special requests and maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Sales Department for catering reservations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

306 rooms | 12,000 sq. ft. meeting/event spaceAmenities: multiple on-site restaurants, unique social lounge, roof-top outdoor pool with bar, fitness center, concierge.With a modern, lifestyle focus in the heart of Nashville, Hilton Tempo offers an engaging environment for hospitality professionals who thrive on energetic guest experiences and creative operational challenges. Located near Music Row and within walking distance of the city’s vibrant entertainment, dining, and cultural scene, the hotel provides a dynamic urban setting where leaders can shape memorable stays for both business and leisure travelers.JOB SUMMARYThe cook is responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen dutiesJOB DUTIES• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper foodhandling and safety guidelines• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant whennecessary• Accommodate guests’ special requests• Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc. )• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS• High school diploma or equivalent preferred• Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required• Able to work with little or no supervision• Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests,and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent levelof professionalism• Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, twisting, and climbing. Havefrequent need to perform standing and walking activities• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity• Frequent need to stand for long period of time• Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally• Vision requirements: frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arm’s reachTo apply, please visit our website at www.hriproperties.com. Once you are on our website's home page, pleasefollow the instructions below to apply for any of our available positions:1. Click on the \"Careers\" link at the bottom of the home page.2. Click the \"Search Career Opportunities\" link3. In the search bar, type in your location4. Click on the link for the position that you are interested in applying for5. Follow the instructions for completing the online applicationAll positions require service minded team players with personable, enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. We offermany benefits for full time employees such as medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, discounted hotelstays and more. Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment.EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledHRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.