Line Cook (Full-Time)
On-siteNashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and cook all food items based on standardized recipes for Banquets/Catering in meeting rooms and the Executive Lounge while maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. Maintain post on the kitchen line during operating hours to prepare food to order, complete necessary station preparations prior to opening, and break down buffets and equipment at the end of each meal period. Prepare food for Banquets following specifications of Banquet Event Orders and service food for the Associate Cafeteria. Assist in storage and rotation of food items, maintain cleanliness of all storage areas and kitchen equipment, and ensure all encounters with guests and associates are handled in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Work full-time with varying schedules according to hotel needs.
Required Qualifications
- Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and/or accurately
- Must work well in stressful high pressure situations
- Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)
- Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations
- Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety etc
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
- Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet or Cafe in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours
- Prepare and display buffet food items according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards
- Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency productivity and quality
- Prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders
- Prepare and service food for Associate Cafeteria as specified by the restaurant leadership
- Prepare all foods following Aimbridge Hospitality standard recipes
- Breakdown buffets and kitchen line storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period
- Work banquet food station as scheduled by restaurant leadership
- Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment
- Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates
- Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules
- Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures
- Use Production Charts as specified by Aimbridge Hospitality standards
- Associates must at all times be attentive friendly helpful and courteous to guests managers and other associates
- Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment
- Maintain the 'Clean As You Go' policy
- Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures
- Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed
- Attend meetings as required by management
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
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