Line Cook (Full-Time) $16/hr

Pchresorts; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team as a Line Cook at a premier resort in Birmingham, Alabama. You will prepare high-quality dishes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure guest satisfaction. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and discounts across properties.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with matching

Hotel, F&B, golf, and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and service areas.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of dishes before service.

Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Line Cook is to prepare, season, and cook a variety of food items for either the hotel Restaurant outlets Pastry Kitchen or Banquet Kitchen by following recipes and direction of culinary supervisors and chefs to ensure the accurate preparation of all dishes and food items. This role is responsible for cooking a variety of items correctly, cleaning, and maintaining equipment. A crucial part of this role is maintaining cleanliness in the service line, following production lists, keeping records of production usage and leftovers, and upholding quality and consistency standards.Prepare all items according to recipe cards and directions provided by chefs and plate dishes in alignment with hotel use records to ensure consistency and meet guest expectations. Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products before service to ensure only high-quality ingredients and correct recipes are utilized. Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef to address and rectify issues. Maintain accurate timing and pace during service to ensure guests receive their food promptly and enjoy a seamless dining experience.

Some key components of the role will include:

• Handle and store all equipment properly.
• Keep the service line and related areas clean at all times by following the "clean as you go" policy and using sanitizers to disinfect food contact surfaces.
• Ensure the workstation is efficiently set up before all meal functions to maximize productivity during food service.
• Store and handle food items properly to minimize waste and misuse, being mindful of food costs.
• Strive to serve guests only the highest quality products, reflecting the hotel's commitment to excellence.
• Utilize recipes and use records to maintain consistent quality.
• Conduct daily taste panels to ensure that all dishes are perfectly seasoned and appropriate to serve. Uphold strict standards of food sanitation and quality, including regular cleaning of equipment, mopping floors, and emptying trash.
• Monitor and maintain safe temperatures for hot holding and cold holding of food items, by state laws and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper sanitation practices during meal periods, including promptly removing trash, dirty dishes, and equipment, and cleaning up spills.Be willing to perform any reasonable task assigned by Lead Cooks, culinary supervisors, or hotel managers to support kitchen operations effectively.
• Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting teamwork and cooperation.

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa is widely recognized as one of the finest resorts in the Birmingham area and all of central Alabama. Affectionately known as "The Castle", the resort has recently undergone a beautiful renovation, a pool expansion, and the onsite golf course is the fifth-longest course in the world and a
destination for golfers from around the world. The event spaces include 18 event rooms, over 25,000 feet of space, and a capacity of over 1,000 in the largest room. The resort hosts a wide array of weddings, corporate meetings, social events, and much more!

As a part of the PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Ross Bridge associates enjoy a comprehensive benefit package and a wide array of perks and discounts, including:

• Full health, dental, and vision coverage including both FSA and HSA options,
• 401k with matching
• Hotel, F&B, golf, and retail discounts throughout the company properties
• And much more!

Join the PCH Hotels & Resorts team, where we believe in providing "hospitality with heart & soul"!

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in HS Diploma/GED.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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