Line Cook | PM Shift

Ultipro; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is seeking a qualified cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team in Minneapolis, MN. You will prepare and cook menu items to brand standards, follow recipes, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include daily prep, maintaining sanitation, assisting with inventory and logs, and supporting fellow kitchen staff to provide high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Minimum of one year relevant experience.
• Exemplary customer service, attention to detail, and ability to perform duties in a repetitious, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak and understand English to fulfill job duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items per menu, recipes, and health regulations.
• Complete all prep work and maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist with inventory, logs, and temperature records as required.
• Maintain proper use of equipment and adhere to safety standards.
• Expedite items to ensure timely service and respond to guest needs.
• Support dishwashers and kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Cook experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot | CSM Lodging Services Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

Description

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in accordance with CSM/brand high-quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction, including adherence to health regulations.

• Ensures proper specifications are followed for cooking per the menu, recipes, and proper production/plate set-up. Must be able to make adjustments to menu items as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences.
• Completes all prep work for each day based on business levels and direction from leadership.
• Responsible for adhering to cost control measures to reduce expenses and food waste.
• Responsible for proper use of all equipment and supplies.
• Expedites food items as necessary to ensure timely service.
• Responds to guest needs and provides the highest level of quality service.
• Greets all internal or external customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responsible for cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen regularly throughout shift and at the end of every shift.
• Assists dishwashers or other team members as needed to meet guest needs.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner including cooler and heating temperature logs, food safety logs, and other paperwork as required per health code requirements.
• Assists with inventory and completing inventory par sheets per requirements.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and handles all beverage/food in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists in maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen, and dish room.
• Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
• Takes initiative to assist wherever necessary, works as a team player, and actively contributes to the success of the food and beverage department.
• Follows all CSM/brand procedures for guest/associate incidents.
• Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Adheres to CSM/brand grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and department procedures.
• Attends all required department and hotel meetings and adheres to CSM attendance policy.
• Completes all assigned tasks within or outside the normal scope of the position or department.
• Aligns all behaviors with CSM’s Company Values.

Competencies/Skills Required: Proven experience as a cook or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Minimum of one year relevant experience. Must demonstrate exemplary customer service, attention to detail, and ability to perform job duties in a repetitious and fast paced environment. Must have the ability to speak and understand English to a satisfactory level in order to fulfill job duties and meet guest needs.

Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Food Handler training and certification, or the ability to obtain certifications as required by law.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift. Requires ability to complete physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, bending, and lifting continuously throughout the shift.

Competencies/Skills Preferred: Prefer two or more years of previous cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

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