Line / Prep Cook l Sheraton Hotel PDX

PM Hotel Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to ensure high-quality food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will uphold food safety standards, manage inventory efficiently, and work harmoniously with staff to enhance guest dining experiences. A capability for heavy lifting and obtaining a food handler's permit is essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain an Oregon Food Handler’s Permit prior to starting work.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 lbs frequently.
• Open to training for advancement in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maximize dining room and room service revenue through quality food preparation.
• Check and maintain food containers, ensure proper storage temperatures.
• Assist in managing food costs and controlling waste.

Skills

Self-starting personality

Communication

Team player

Finger/hand dexterity

Education

Oregon Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

• Maximizing potential dining room and room service revenue through quality, uniformity, portion size and presentation of all food products.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Sheraton Hotel standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set-up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked, if applicable.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover and date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss and usage per Sheraton Hotel standards.
• Support all kitchen, banquet, and room service staff.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Abilities Required

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Finger / hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and / or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
• Open to training for advancement in our kitchen a plus

Required Licenses, Permits or Certifications

Employee must have or obtain an Oregon Food Handler’s Permit prior to beginning employment.