WATKINS GLEN HARBOR HOTEL

Position: Experienced AM & PM Line Cook
JOB OVERVIEW

Works directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve culinary operations through supervision, coordination, and participation in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in the hotel, restaurant, or other business operations. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Include the following; however, other duties may be assigned.
1. Accurately and efficiently, cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items.

2. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

3. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

4. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

5. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

6. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration.

7. Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating.

8. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

9. Handles stores and rotates all products properly.

10. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

11. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations; or assists others in closing kitchen procedures.

12. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.

13. Responsible for kitchen cleanliness and cleaning duties that may include dishes, workstation sanitation, kitchen floors, appliances, refrigerators, and freezers.

14. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Follow all company safety, security policies, and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectation and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with every staff member. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance. Every associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watkins Glen, NY 14891: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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