Cook (Part-Time)

Part-Time Cook 

The DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown St. Paul offers a dynamic and welcoming workplace in the heart of the city, connected by the skyway and just steps from local dining, entertainment and business centers. If you’re passionate about service and enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, DoubleTree Downtown St. Paul is a great place to build your career. 

Status          Hourly, Non-Exempt 

GENERAL PURPOSE 

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items according to requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare menu items while exemplifying a positive demeanor and interacting with guests that are seated at the high-tops surrounding the open kitchen. 

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices. 

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. 

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.

• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up.  Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. 

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers. 

• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to servers and/or bartenders. 

• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. 

• Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.   

• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per hotel standards.   

• Operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, wood-fired pizza oven, and flat-top grill. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES - None 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Two years of culinary experience is required. 

• Previous experience with the preparation and execution of wood-fired pizza preferred. 

• Must display very good organization and time management skills. 

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities. 

• Must exemplify a positive, outgoing, and professional demeanor.  

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Advanced knowledge of food presentation. 

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. 

• Able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Physical Environment: 

• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion. 

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. 

• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment. 

• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.  

• Must be able to stand and exert well placed mobility for up to 8 hours.