Hotel Line Cook- Terrace 54

The Westin Houston Medical Center

Line Cook - Terrace 54

Full-Time

Job Description

The Line Cook reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef and is responsible for fostering the Pearl culture within the Food & Beverage department for Pearl Hospitality. A Line Cook must ignite the human spirit by creating unrivaled hospitality experiences fueled by fun, enthusiasm, and compassion that challenge each person to unlock their own potential.

The Line Cook is a key team member and essential for the successful operation of the kitchen and the Food & Beverage Department. The Line Cook must ensure that the kitchen continually provides exceptional food presentation and quality that is prepared properly with the freshest ingredients. All hotel operations must be executed at the highest level of professionalism and courtesy. The Line Cook must ensure that our associates and our customers are treated with the utmost respect at all times since they are the key to our success.

Responsibilities - (not limited to)

*Foster the Pearl culture

*Passion and commitment to the business at an ownership level

*Maintain effective and open communication

*Foster teamwork

*Must possess high energy, professionalism, and confidence every day and in every way

*Must be capable to successfully prioritize, delegate, organize, and multi-task

*Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic

*Participate in Pearl required daily and weekly meetings with enthusiasm and commitment to success

*Deliver the highest performance

*Prepare food items that are prepared ahead of time ensuring to not over prepare estimated needs

*Date all food containers and rotate to ensure all perishables are kept at proper temperatures

*Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up

*Control food waste

*Ensure proper procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food

*Ensure Kitchen is safe and a sanitary work environment with conforms to all standards and regulations

*Assist in preparation of food including room service, banquets, breakfast and manager’s reception

*Maintain the utmost cleanliness of kitchen and food storages

*Deliver the best product at the highest brand and procedural standards

*Must be able to conduct daily business with integrity and be ethical at all times

*Ensure approved uniforms are being worn at all times, including proper gloves, hair containment, and nametag

*Maintain a safe working environment through compliance with the safety and health department guidelines

*Must have a current ServSafe certification or get it within 2 weeks of hire date

*Ensure all food is delivered with the proper food quality and proper temperature

*Ensure all food equipment is maintained and properly serviced

*Ensure the kitchen, food storages, and preparation areas are kept in compliance with all standards

*Treat guests, associates, vendors, and co-workers with professionalism and respect at all times

*Ensure emergency procedures are understood by all through ongoing training and documentation

*Be able to work well under pressure and meet or beat deadlines

*Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis

*Perform other tasks that are deemed necessary to the success of Pearl, the hotel, and the associates

Physical Requirements - (not limited to)

*Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

*Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, crawl, reach above and below shoulders, repetitive arm and wrist use, climb ladders and stairs, and walk on uneven surfaces.

*Must be able to see and hear.

*Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

*Must be able to work around a moderate noise level.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Must be flexible to work ANY shift: Day/Mid/Evening