Line Cook

Hyatt; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel in Pittsburgh is looking for culinary staff to prepare food items according to standard recipes while ensuring cleanliness and proper food storage. The ideal candidate should possess basic knowledge of food preparations, sanitation standards, and kitchen equipment operation. This role involves maintaining production logs and assisting other personnel as needed. Join a dynamic team focused on high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration and equipment.

Skills

Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations

Good working knowledge of sanitation standards

Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation

Guest relations and etiquette

Job description

Overview

Join us at Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport! This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 needed.

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.