Cafeteria/Prep Cook - Doubletree Resort By Hilton Paradise Valley

Description:

Reports To: Lead Line Cook, Exec Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Executive Chef

Supervises: N/A

Job Purpose: To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and to produce the highest quality product. Also, to produce all orders and to prep for Cafeteria.

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• Prepare all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from lunch to dinner at the assigned time.
• Open up each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Prepare all food needed by other kitchen departments which is best prepared by this department. Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
• Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
• Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
• Prepare all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Read recipes of items to be prepared.
• Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
• Skill fully use hand tools or machines needed for work. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
• Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when business need dictates.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

Education: HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full service restaurant or hotel.

Licenses/Certifications: Food Safety Certification