PM Shift Full-Time Cook | Irvine ** PM Shift Full-Time Cook | Irvine**

**Position Summary:**

Prepares, seasons and cooks soups, meats, vegetables and other food items for consumption at restaurants and/or in-room dining. Butchers chicken, beef, fish and shellfish.

**Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:**

* Prepares food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables

according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.

* Butchers chicken, fish, and shellfish. Cuts, trims and bones meat prior to

cooking.

* Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.

* Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate/maintain appropriate temperature of

ovens, broilers, grills, roaster and steam kettles.

* Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe using a variety of kitchen

utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.

* Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds

seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as

needed.

* Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with

fork to observe that it is cooked. Uses thermometer to ensure food is

cooked/maintained at proper temperature.

* Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and

garnishes servings.

* Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and

sanitation standards.

* Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and

procedures. Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and

takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations. OSHA laws require

the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties

that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Team members will be

trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The hotel provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility to report defective,

damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager.

Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program

and familiarizes self with current MSDS.

**Other Responsibilities/Supportive Functions:**

* Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.

* Assists in controlling all food products, leftovers, waste and refrigeration

organization.

* Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors in kitchen, walk-in

coolers and all storage areas as directed. Maintains work area in clean and

organized manner.

* Prepares work area for next service period, including emptying trash receptacles.

* Notifies management of unsafe conditions, needed maintenance of any

equipment and any accidents.

**Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training):**

* One-year prior food prep experience required. Culinary degree or training

desired.

* Possess advanced knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and

knife handling skills.

* Requires ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division.

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short

correspondence and memos.

* Completes required training as scheduled.

* 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.

Work schedules will include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.

* Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain

one within 30 days of employment.

* Must know all applicable health standards.

* Must maintain a clean appearance and professional demeanor.

DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

Job Details Reference # 41528 Posted on 28 Jul 2021 Location(s) DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum - Irvine, CA Department Kitchen Career level Entry Level, Experienced (non-management) Hours/Status More details (document) Location