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The Great American Grill by Hilton located inside of the Hilton Garden Inn adjacent to the Lakeland Linder Airport is looking for grill cooks to join their culinary team. Hilton is ranked #1 on Fortune's Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S. list, offering exclusive global Team Member travel perks and discounts. This property is privately owned and operated by Beechwood Hotel Group, an established, family-owned management group with a portfolio of newly constructed, renovated and well-maintained properties across Wisconsin and Florida. A career with Beechwood Hotel Group offers pathways for new responsibility, career advancement and continuous learning for Team Members at every level. Enjoy competitive benefits, PTO, holidays, paid training and Hilton Team Member Travel Discounts. Several shifts are available, plus opportunities for full- and part-time work

Responsibilities

A Grill Cook is responsible to prepare and cook food items on a grill or griddle according to established recipes and quality standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring that all orders are prepared in a timely manner while maintaining high food quality and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ensure guests are provided with the highest quality product and service.
• Knowledge of grilling techniques, temperatures, and cooking times for various ingredients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Other duties as assigned, that the associate is capable of performing when staffing necessitates.
• Maintain certification from a brand approved responsible vendor training program.
• Proven experience as a grill cook or similar role in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Prepare and consistently maintain dining area and supplies in a guest ready atmosphere.
• Maintain safety and security practices, have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Close out shift by cleaning and restocking supplies for next day.3
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

PRE REQUISITES

The Company associates have access to guestrooms and property, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position. Therefore, associates must pass the appropriate security clearance, per company policy.

• Experience with chain food and retail outlet preferred.
• One year experience following standard recipes.
• Maintain state food certifications as applicable
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent of GED.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must be able to perform major life activities: Standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.

For this position specifically:

• Must be able to speak and read English, the ability to communicate in another language may be helpful.
• Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds and lift and/or carry 60 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, reach.
• Must display professionalism, honesty, and trustworthiness at all times.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge in:

• Daily hotel operations, check daily events, bulletin boards and be up to date on changes, new procedures and events.
• Proper temperatures: hot above 140 F and cold 41 F.
• Inventory, ordering and receiving and storing products.
• Pars for shift usage, freezer pull, and line set up.
• Area shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions to assist guest inquiries.
• Control of food costs, loss and usage guidelines

Skills:

• Maintain organization of supplies, storage rooms, refrigerators and freezers.
• Follow recipes for preparations, cooking serving, and storing.
• Work as a team member

Abilities:

• Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric.
• Solve great issues with professionalism maintaining hospitable attitude.
• Follow guidelines and recipes
• Market and promote to increase exposure and sales.
• Effectively communicate with guest, department heads, associates and home office support staff.
• Maintain required logs

WORKING CONDITIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking for long periods of time while maintain a friendly professional image. Be flexible in regard to work schedule. Be available as necessary 24/7, weekends and holidays.

POSITIONS FOR POSSIBLE ADVANCEMENT

Before the next promotion, this person should develop and train her/his replacement. The ability to teach skills and competencies will enhance leadership skills in preparation for further promotion, potentially as a Food and Beverage Manager.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.