Pleasanton, CA

Line Cook (3PM-11PM shift)



Job Description

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PLEASANTON AT THE CLUB

Purpose of the position:
To prepare all of the hot food items for all meal periods while ensuring quality food, outstanding presentations, and good tasting food from every item prepared by following recipe cards.
Essential job functions:
  • Check in with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef for any verbal or written special instructions, forecast, reservations, and specials of the day.
  • Complete all prep work related to all meal periods; preparing vegetables; specials, meats. Set up the line with the necessary plates, utensils, food items, etc.1q
  • Prepare all breakfast, lunch, or dinner entrees exactly as they are ordered. Make sure each plate looks appetizing and adds "flair".
  • Read and follow recipe cards and specs at all times to ensure product quality and consistency.
  • Work all stations on the line, window, broiler, oven, sauté, and pantry, as needed.
  • Label, date and wrap everything before storing any item.
  • Adhere to portion control to specifications, food cost control, waste, spoilage, rotation, food properly requisitioned.
  • Complete daily cleaning schedule. Observe all sanitary working conditions at all times.
  • Make sure the station is clean when leaving shift; including the grill, broiler, French fryer, stainless steel counters, etc.
  • Clean out coolers, rotating, marrying, discarding food were needed to ensure high-quality food production.
  • Communicate with the Chef to find out the specials for the day, any special instructions, forecast, and reservations.

Other:
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Job Knowledge, skills, and other requirements:
Able to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests and team members to respond accurately and completely to give directions, instructions, information, answer questions and provide service as required.
  • Handle and operate all kitchen equipment.
  • Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
  • Reach, lift, bend, and handle to easily and quickly expedite food orders.
  • Lift and carry heavy objects approximately thirty (30) to forty (40) pounds.
  • Reach for pots and pans located above the line.
  • Work in temperatures of 90-100 degrees F frequently.
  • Work in a heated or cold environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Know your work schedule and follow it with a high degree of reliability. Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow team members. Maintain professional attire and personal hygiene. Perform your job according to standard operating procedures.
  • Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures, and rules as stated in the Team Member Handbook.
  • Implement management company and hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures to include removing all safety hazards, following the company's OSHA Hazcom program, and safe lifting techniques.
  • Utilize protective equipment, when applicable. Promptly report substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor. Promptly report accidents, injuries, property damage, or loss to supervisor.
  • Keep communication flowing freely among all hotel departments. Inform management of any work-related problems or guest complaints.
  • Practice "aggressive hospitality" and provide guest satisfaction. Promote the hotel through goodwill and a positive attitude.
  • In proper uniform at all times wearing nametag, hat, and whites. Purchase and wear safety, non-slip shoes.
  • Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.
  • Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
Personal Characteristics:
  • Appearance: Well-groomed, conservative hairstyle, no heavy perfume/cologne, clean hands, and nails.
  • Attitude: Upbeat, positive, friendly, service-oriented, team-oriented, interested in the job, willing to perform as requested.
  • Basic Skill: Manual dexterity, able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, physical stamina, basic arithmetic, quickness, organized, patient, dependable, follow instructions.
  • Communication Skills: Verbal communications, legible handwriting, understand and read instructions, and communicate with supervisors and other personnel.


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