Line Cook AM

Cherry Valley Hotel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Valley Hotel in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Cook to contribute to memorable dining experiences. The role requires a team player who can prepare food items accurately and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have 1-2 years of cooking experience, preferably in a hotel setting, and culinary training is a plus. Applicants must have the ability to work under various conditions and demonstrate good communication skills. Join us in delivering exceptional service to our guests!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Physical ability to perform medium work and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for all outlets accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow safety and security policies in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Player

Clean and Organized

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary training in a college setting

Job description

With your attention to detail and passion for cooking, you play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. The kitchen can be full of action and activity but you thrive in such an environment, while working safely and following the established protocols. You are a professional – knowing how much to order to stay in budget, how much to prepare based on the house count, how to keep a clean kitchen, and how to handle food safely. In the role of Cook you will:

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Player – The Cooks are responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets and for maintaining a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leave happy.
• Be an Everything Clean and Organized Fanatic – Professional Cooks know how to keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step.
• Be a Safety & Security Agent – following your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistant as needed.

Job Requirements

Depending on the role, 1-2 years of prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred with banquet, fine dining, and line experienced required for certain roles. Culinary training in a college setting preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely. This job must perform medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning. The ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels. Near Vision – the ability to see details at close range. Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises, and to work long hours as is often required. Must be able to multi task, must possess good communication skills; must be able to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

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