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 shifts may vary in days, start times, and hours worked.
- Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
- Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
- Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and guest orders, ensuring consistency; requires transportation of heavy food products.
- Visually inspects, selects, and uses only high-standard food items for all menu preparations.
- Checks and controls proper storage of products, focusing on portion control, especially for specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality.
- Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration, equipment, storage, and work areas to comply with health regulations.
- Maintains logs for cooling, heating, and temperature controls.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Follows safety and security protocols and procedures.
- Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
- Uses protective equipment as required.
- Reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage to management.
- Ensures a safe work environment by following safety and security rules.
- Maintains a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per team member standards.
- Performs any additional duties as assigned by management.
- Assists other kitchen personnel when needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Hold a current Food Handler Card.
- Preferably 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, and portioning.
- Basic English language skills for understanding inquiries and instructions.
- Ability to interpret and apply written product labeling instructions safely.
- Ability to operate beverage equipment such as coffee makers.
Physical Demands
- Lift and move goods weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Manual dexterity to use kitchen tools and equipment.
- Perform duties in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
- Frequent physical activities including twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental, health, life, and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Room and employee food & beverage discounts
EEO Statement: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, providing consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected statuses.