Part Time Cook

Part Time Cook Doubletree St Paul Downtown Saint Paul, MN Job Details Part-time $19.88 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Steam cooking Industrial food slicers Kitchen health and safety standards Food waste mitigation Grilling Recipe adherence Industrial fryers Food mixers Stock rotation management Customer service Food service cleaning Food portioning Cost control Taste testing for quality control Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Temperature monitoring Food & beverage production Perishable goods management Food garnishing Oven and range use Guest services Restaurant cost management Mise en place 2 years Kitchen equipment maintenance Entry level Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Kitchen organization Full Job Description Part Time Cook The DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown St. Paul offers a dynamic and welcoming workplace in the heart of the city, connected by the skyway and just steps from local dining, entertainment and business centers. Our hotel is known for its warm hospitality , collaborative team culture and commitment to professional growth, providing team members with opportunities to learn, advance and be part of a respected global brand. If you're passionate about service and enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, DoubleTree Downtown St. Paul is a great place to build your career. Status Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to Food & Beverage Director

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare menu items while exemplifying a positive demeanor and interacting with guests that are seated at the high-tops surrounding the open kitchen. Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices. Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers. Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to servers and/or bartenders. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per hotel standards. Operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, wood-fired pizza oven, and flat-top grill. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

- None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of culinary experience is required.