Line Cook in Mesa, Arizona at Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa

Summary/Objective

A Line Cook prepares delicious entrees for our guests. You will help check kitchen stock for fresh ingredients and supplies, prepare components before each meal service, and ensure the work area is clean and ready. During service, you will plate and garnish dishes that are ready to be served to our patrons. We rotate menu items based on seasonal ingredients, which will allow you to cook a variety of exciting meals throughout the year.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepping ingredients before each meal service.
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
• Preparing food which includes cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks.
• Plating and garnishing dishes before they are served.
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts.
• Ensuring that the kitchen operational procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

Competency

• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Excellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organization and active listening skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.

Work environment

• Ability to stand for most of your shift.
• Hotels operate 24/7 therefore schedules may at times fluctuate based on the needs of the business, so being flexible is key to this position.
• Standing, walking, bending, stretching, twist, or lifting as much as 30lbs. throughout your scheduled shift.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 401K (Matching)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability (offered)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee Discounts

EEO Statement

Delta by Marriott provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Required education and experience

• Completion of a culinary program preferred.
• Food Handlers card and/or Food handling management certificate
• One or more years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Excelling in a variety of cooking styles and techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety rules and regulations.

Security clearance requirements

• Must clear background screening