Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable AM Line Cook for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

THE POSITION REQUIRES PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

• PREPARE 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.
• COMPLY CONSISTENTLY WITH OUR STANDARD PORTION SIZES, COOKING METHODS, QUALITY STANDARDS AND KITCHEN RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
• MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LEVELS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT LINE STATIONS TO ASSURE A SMOOTH SERVICE PERIOD.
• MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SANITARY WORK STATION AREA, INCLUDING: TABLES, SHELVES, GRILLS, BROILERS, FRYERS, SAUTE’ BURNERS, CONVECTION OVEN, FLAT TOP, AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT.
• FOLLOW PROPER PLATE PRESENTATION AND GARNISH SET UP FOR ALL DISHES.
• HANDLE, STORE, AND ROTATE ALL PRODUCTS PROPERLY.
• ASSIST IN FOOD PREP ASSIGNMENTS DURING OFF PEAK HOURS.
• CLOSE STATION PROPERLY AND FOLLOW THE CLOSING CHECKLIST.
• DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK VARYING SCHEDULES TO REFLECT THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE HOTEL.

OTHER DUTIES

• PERFORM GENERAL/ROUTINE CLEANING TASKS USING STANDARD HOTEL CLEANING PRODUCTS AS ASSIGNED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR TO ADHERE TO HEALTH STANDARDS.
• ASSIST IN OTHER STATIONS AS NEEDED.
• DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALS AND NEW MENU IDEAS.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OF ITEMS NEEDING TO BE ORDERED.
  • OTHER DUTIES AS DIRECTED

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• MUST HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COOKING.
• MUST HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF SANITATION.
• MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OPERATING ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, I.E., STOVES, OVENS, BROILERS, SLICERS, STEAMERS, KETTLES, ETC.
• BASIC MATHEMATICAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO UNDERSTAND RECIPES, MEASUREMENTS, AND PORTION SIZES.
• ABILITY TO READ AND WRITE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO READ RECIPES AND COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES.
• SUFFICIENT MANUAL DEXTERITY OF HAND IN ORDER TO USE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, I.E., KNIVES, SPOONS, SPATULAS, TONG, SLICERS, ETC.
• ABILITY TO GRASP, LIFT AND/OR CARRY, OR OTHERWISE, MOVE (ROTATE) GOODS WEIGHING A MAXIMUM OF 100 LBS. ON A CONTINUOUS SCHEDULE.
• ABILITY TO PERFORM DUTIES WITHIN EXTREME TEMPERATURE RANGES.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED.
• ASSOCIATES DEGREE FOCUSED IN CULINARY ARTS DESIRED.
• A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR CULINARY EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCE IN HIGH END HOTEL/KITCHEN PREFERRED.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

FREQUENCY KEY: NEVER – 0 HOURS; RARE – UP TO 1 HOUR; OCCASIONAL – 1-3 HOURS; FREQUENT – 3-6 HOURS;
CONSTANT – 6-8 HOURS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY

SITTING RARE

WALKING CONSTANT

CLIMBING STAIRS OCCASIONAL

STANDING CONSTANT

CROUCHING/BENDING/STOOPING FREQUENT

REACHING FREQUENT

GRASPING FREQUENT

PUSHING/PULLING OCCASIONAL

NEAR VISION CONSTANT

FAR VISION CONSTANT

HEARING CONSTANT

TALKING OCCASIONAL

SMELL FREQUENT

TASTE FREQUENT

LIFTING/CARRYING (# LBS) FREQUENT – UP TO 50 LBS.

TRAVEL NEVER

MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT USED

• VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OVEN, GRILL, STOVE, FRYER, SLICER, MIXER AND KNIVES.

Pay: $17.00-$19.00 /hour

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program