Line Cook

Company: Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
Location: East Rochester
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

We're looking for an enthusiastic food prep worker who can deliver outstanding results in the kitchen prepping meals for our chef/cook. Your main responsibilities will be to stock, prepare and measure condiments and slice and dice foods. You'll keep your workstation and equipment clean and follow all required safety protocols. Good organization skills, the ability to take directions well, and to read recipe instructions and labels in English, as well as handle a variety of kitchen equipment, sharp knives, and measuring tools are required. Some experience and an associate's degree are preferred but not required. If you are a positive self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, we want to meet you! Apply today for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities:

--- Clean food stations and prep areas and sanitize equipment and kitchen utensils after closing to maintain proper hygiene
--- Perform other basic cooking duties as necessary, such as brewing coffee or tea, preparing soups, reducing sauces, and assisting other cooks in the kitchen if needed
--- Follow instructions for recipes. Read meal charts and labels in English and use the measuring tools correctly
--- Abide by food safety guidelines and implement COVID-19 safety measures in all food prep areas and stations where food is prepared and kitchen equipment is used
--- Prepare recipes using the proper measurements needed for condiments and wash dice, and slice fruits and vegetables, and meats, for the variety of meals we prepare for customers
In the role of Cook, you will:
--- Be Great at What You Do -- If the Lead Cook, you are a role model in the kitchen for all other staff and have mastered their jobs and are able to train or assist them as needed. If a Line Cook, you know how to prepare delicious high-quality food for restaurant and/or banquet guests based on established guidelines and do so every day. If a Pantry / Prep Cook, you are responsible for all cold food items prepared in the kitchen, such as salads, cold appetizers, desserts, sandwiches, salad dressings, etc., so you have a major contribution to every meal. And, if the Breakfast Cook, you help our guests start their day with a hot meal and a smile -- an important job
--- Be a Team Player -- The Cooks are responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets and for maintaining a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leave happy
--- Be an Everything Clean and Organized Fanatic -- Professional Cooks know how to keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step
--- Be a Safety & Security Agent -- following your hotel's established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistance as needed

Qualifications:

--- Experienced in the proper handling of kitchen equipment, sharp knives, and other kitchen tools
--- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, as well as bend, pull heavy items, and stand on your feet for your entire shift
--- Understanding of how to read recipes, meal charts, measuring tools, and labels in English
--- You have the basic skills necessary to prep food for a chef/cook with minimal supervision expected
--- We'd like you to have some kitchen experience and associate's degree (AA) or equivalent, but it's not necessary
--- 1-3 years of prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred with banquet, fine dining, and line experience required for certain roles
--- Culinary training in a college setting is preferred
--- Banquet cooking experience is a plus
--- Physical requirements include the ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely. This job must perform medium work -- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
--- The ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning
--- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body and arms, ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
--- Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range
--- Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises, and to work long hours as is often required
--- Must be able to multi-task, must possess good communication skills; must be able to convey and understand information and ideas in English

About Company:
When you become part of the Woodcliff team, you enter into a rich tradition of extraordinary hospitality that spans over 35 years. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of support and respect, where our team members are inspired to tap into their innate professional abilities and excel in their careers while genuinely enjoying what they do - serving our valued guests.

**As of April 2024-We're thrilled to announce that Spa Woodcliff at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa has been awarded "Best New or Newly Renovated Spa" in the United States by American Spa Magazine**

With a multitude of awards, we have been named the Best Hotel in Rochester. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa has a 30-year legacy of exceptional hospitality. Our iconic hotel, spa, restaurant, and golf course, are quietly situated atop the highest point in Monroe County, offering stunning views of the Bristol Hills and Rochester skyline.

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