Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

DoubleTree Minneapolis Park Place; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place in St. Louis Park is seeking an AM shift cook to prepare menu items to production standards and keep a safe, sanitary kitchen.

You'll work with a diverse team to deliver great guest experiences while supporting operations with accurate prep and portion control. The role requires at least two years of culinary experience, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting, strong English communication, and a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience is required.
• Experience with both line and banquets preferred.
• Must display good organization and time management skills.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.
• Must exemplify a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of food presentation.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items while exemplifying a positive demeanor and interactions with co-workers.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Prepare, portion, arrange and garnish food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per hotel standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

English proficiency

Multitasking

Communication skills

Positive demeanor

Food presentation

Job description

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place in St. Louis Park is seeking an AM shift cook to prepare menu items to production standards and keep a safe, sanitary kitchen.

You'll work with a diverse team to deliver great guest experiences while supporting operations with accurate prep and portion control. The role requires at least two years of culinary experience, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting, strong English communication, and a professional demeanor.