Cook 2 (Line Cook) Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Cook 2 (Line Cook)
Location
US-NC-Charlotte
ID
2025-9926
Category Culinary Position Type Full-Time
An inspiring career awaits you! The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, unique restaurants and experiences with a Bohemian twist. The collection’s captivating hotels feature curated art, original music, unique architecture and stories around every corner, all located in destinations people want to be. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we aremitted to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being. We believe people want to be inspired!
Grand Performers may enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY

The overall objective and purpose of the Cook 2 position are to prepare food for the restaurant, bar, Grand Performer meals, and banquets. The incumbent is responsible for preparing quality food and pleasing presentations, and meeting food handling and quality assurance standards. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of thepany’s mission, core values, standards, and goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner using professional and Kessler standard nomenclature.
Operate the telephone system, answering calls within three (3) rings, using the correct salutation and telephone etiquette.
Maintain the integrity of the guests’ privacy, including confidentiality of personal information and key control.
Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protectpany assets.
Toplete temperature books of hot and cool food. Toplete the equipment, checklist, and walkthrough and notify if any problem with the equipment. To properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including amodating special guests’ requests. To rotate food in walking coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage. To maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas.
Tomunicate the need for goods to be ordered to kitchen leadership. To follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations.
Assists dining room waiters in the food and beverage service, sets tables, serves guests as directed by the waiter, keeps menus clean, the clean table between servings, menu knowledge. Follow proper food handling procedures.
Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware
Wash pots, pans, and trays
Maintain a clean andanized pantry and coolers
Clean countertops and walls, mop floors Segregate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers
Regularly empty garbage containers Rinse out and wash garbage cans
Sort bottles, plastics, and other recyclable items
Stack clean dishes and transfer equipment to the proper storage area
Transports dirty dishes to the dishwashing station.
Polish silver and glass as needed.
Tomunicate all guest requests to an appropriate leader in a timely and professional manner. To be able to read, understand and produce promptly. To maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items.
Maintain a neat andanized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes. Maintain neat, clean, and professional appearance according to standards
Comply with allpany safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions
Toply withpany and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the property handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.
To attend all training and meetings as directed. To perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed. All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned Basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas. Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery. Basic knowledge of soups, stocks, and sauces Must have proficient knowledge of sautéing, culling, broiling, poaching, boiling, steaming, and braising. Knowledge of fabrication of basic proteins required. Ability to effectivelymunicate and multi-task
Proficient in handling knives and culinary tools
Basic knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as POS (point of sale) systems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
Basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas. Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery. Ability to effectivelymunicate and multi-task
Proficient in handling knives and culinary tools
Basic knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as POS (point of sale) systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Culinary degree or related training equivalent in the Hospitality/Restaurant Industry

• required
  3 years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title
• required
  Experience within luxury brand/markets
• preferred
  Food Safety Manager certification
• preferred or attained within 30 days

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must befortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
Must be able to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity
Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to push, pull and lift up to 40lbs daily.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation, which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.
The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.