Line Cook at Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre!

Lester Hospitality; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre is hiring a Line Cook to support our kitchen operations in Sioux Falls, SD. This full-time position involves cooking orders, maintaining quality and speed, and preparing items for service, buffets, and banquets.

Candidates should follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work well with teammates in a busy hotel dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in line cook or kitchen prep preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and plating standards.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure food quality, proper portioning, and timely service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Follow safety, sanitation and food handling guidelines.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and prep for next shift.
• Stock stations, rotate products and label correctly.
• Assist banquet and buffet setups as needed.
• Monitor equipment and report any maintenance needs.
• Take initiative to greet guests and uphold service standards.
• Adhere to all restaurant policies and procedures.

Job description

Line Cook at Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre!

Line Cook Full Time Service Workers Sioux Falls, SD, US

Reports To:Executive Chef

Purpose for the Position:

To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor as quickly and efficiently as possible and to produce the highest quality product. Also to produce all orders on an a la carte basis and to prep the buffets, banquets, salad bars and hor d' oeuvres.

1. Prepare all orders as turned in by staff and ensures all orders are cooked quickly and according to order; also that food leaves the kitchen in peek condition.


2. Learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation.


3. Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.


4. Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.


5. Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by supervisor.


6. Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.


7. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene in compliance with state, county and company health regulations.


8. Report to work for scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.


9. Take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.


10. Know and comply with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its duties.


11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work.


• read recipes of the items to be prepared.


• measure, cut or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.


• use arithmetic and/or geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and costs of materials.


• picture what the finished product will look like.


• accept responsibility for the accuracy of the work product.


• stand and walk for long periods of time.

Physical Demands:

Requires a minimum lifting capacity of 50 pounds (i.e. one large bag of onions or one crate of lettuce). Must be able to bend and lift items of 40 pounds minimum (over head for storage). Must be able to transport food and cooking utensils with food products, weighing as much as 10 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered "inside" if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside. Must be able to withstand temperatures of 100 degrees.