Line Cook

Double Tree by Hilton - Battle Creek, Michigan; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for all full-time and part-time team members

Holiday pay

Travel discounts for employees, friends, & family

Health, vision, and dental insurance available for all full-time team members

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton - Battle Creek, Michigan is looking for a positive and dedicated Line Cook. This role involves preparing food for dining room orders and ensuring guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and service. Candidates should preferably hold a ServSafe certification. This position involves varying work schedules and may include day, evening, or weekend shifts. Full-time team members receive benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Skills in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Customer service skills to greet and connect with guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items required for all dining room orders.
• Ensure assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Adhere to local health and safety regulations.

Education

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

6PM Hospitality is seeking positive, forward-thinking individuals to join our team at the newly-renovated DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, MI. 6PM Hospitality consists of a team of hospitality experts who draw upon decades of experience to make everything from the front desk to the back office achieve a standard of excellence. We partner with property owners, brands, investors and financial institutions to transform short stays into unforgettable experiences, and turn investments into solid returns. Come be a part of our excellence driven team!

Position Summary

Line cooks are responsible for preparing food items required for all dining room orders while following local health department standards, 6PM Hospitality’s Core Values, 6PM Hospitality and Hilton standards, and local health department standards as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Essential Functions

• Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner.
• Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Collect food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation
• Operate food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Carefully follow standard recipes while preparing assigned items
• Notify supervisor of expected shortages and excesses
• Ensure that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary
• Assist supervisor in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen
• Set up, maintain, and break down prep cook station and keep things neat and clean
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items
• Adhere to local health and safety regulations
• Maintain any logs required by the health department
• Cover, date, and neatly store all leftover products that are reusable
• Maintain the highest sanitary standards
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Follow all 6PM Hospitality Processes Other duties as requested by management

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position

Position Requirements

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: ServSafe certification preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Stress Load: Regular exposure to stresses

Workload Fluctuation: Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs

Manual Skills: Some portions (10 – 50%) of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing, handwriting, or machine operations

Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day

Physical Environment: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or temperature / weather extremes. Working surfaces may be un-level, slippery, or unstable

Occupational Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials

Ergonomics Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures

Safety: Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures of 6PM Hospitality

Required Travel: Position does not require travel to other 6PM Hospitality properties or client locations. Work is completed on the property

Employee Benefits

• Paid time off for all full-time and part-time team members
• 8 hours of paid volunteer paid for all team members
• Holiday pay
• Travel discounts for employees, friends, & family
• Restaurant discounts
• Referral Program
• Health, vision, and dental insurance available for all full-time team members
• Employee recognition perks and benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid maternity/paternity leave or adoption leave for qualifying FMLA