Line Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to prepare food items, maintain kitchen standards, and ensure quality service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of food preparation and sanitation standards, and will work in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility in shifts and duties.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations and service standards.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Checks and controls proper storage of products.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration and working areas.

Skills

Food and Beverage Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Guest Relations

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

US - PA - Pittsburgh

What you will be doing

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

The ideal candidate for this position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

EOE/M/F/D/V,

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.