Sparrow Line Cook

The Wurzak Hotel Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wurzak Hotel Group is seeking a skilled Line Cook in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The role involves preparing quality food while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and brand standards. Responsibilities include cooking diverse menu items, managing kitchen sanitation, and responding to guest requests.

Applicants should have a high school education and preferably training in culinary arts. One or more years of experience in a related role are required. Join our dedicated team and enhance guest satisfaction through quality service.

Qualifications

• High school education plus culinary arts or related major.
• One or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food in compliance with standards.
• Ensure safe food storage and preparation.
• Monitor kitchen maintenance and sanitation.
• Communicate effectively with management and guests.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety protocols

Culinary methods

Guest service

Kitchen sanitation

Education

High school education

Culinary arts schooling

Job description

Overview

The Line Cook is responsible for cost effective preparation of quality food in safe and efficient compliance with proper food preparation and handling, policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management. Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent safe and sanitary food storage, preparation and cooking.
• Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment.
• Adherence to all safety protocols including handling and transportation of foods and knife work.
• Recognize and follow quality standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and grains, including proper storage of these items.
• Effective utilization of leftovers and control of waste.
• Understand and ability to properly use seasonings for a range of culturally diverse foods.
• Knowledge of common food allergens and their substitutes.
• Cook using a repertoire of cooking methods including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking.
• Produce from scratch menu quality food in appropriate portion size, cut and quantity.
• Ensures all food is prepared and presented in accordance with appropriate recipes, presentations and with guest orders.
• Acknowledge any special requests and prepare the menu item accordingly.
• Safe use of supplies and equipment.
• On time and at work when scheduled, and in proper uniform.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests, vendors and associates.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported through proper channels.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
• Check with manager/supervisor before leaving work area for any reason.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Any other tasks/duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

Education and Experience

• High school education plus schooling in culinary arts or related major.
• One or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred