Line Cook - 11 Waters

The Crescent Hotels Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cook to prepare food consistently and maintain kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a catering or restaurant setting, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude. Shifts are available from early morning to noon, with competitive wages based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a cook in a catering or restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Control food waste and manage inventory.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dexterity

Job description

Description

Shifts will be 5am-12 noon & 6am-2pm. Wages are $16.44-$18.57 dependent on experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.

2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.

3. Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

4. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

5. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

6. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.

7. Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

8. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

9. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Have experience working as a cook in a catering or restaurant setting

Experience

• Required

  1 years:

  Have experience working as a cook in a catering or restaurant setting

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts