Lead Line Cook - Hotel & Banquets

Description

We are looking for passionate individuals to join the kitchen team at Crowne Plaza. We are looking for a Line Cook to assist Executive Don Simmons and the team. We're open Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Candidates should be team-oriented, willing, and able to help on any station, comfortable in a high-paced environment and eager to learn.

Skills and Qualities:

• Training and cultivating relationships with new hires, as well as ongoing staff development
• Ability to deal with problems or concerns that arise in the BOH through the proper channels (conversations with employees and proper documentation)
• Must be able to work and prep all stations consistently and complete all opening and closing duties in a timely manner.
• Must be able to meet all expectations of Dhec rules and regulations, and train staff accordingly.
• Must be flexible and willing to assist with banquets.
• Ensuring all PM line cooks are prepared for dinner service.
• Ensuring all line cooks open and close their stations properly, as well as filling out preparation sheets for the following shift and day.
• Overseeing the opening and closing of the kitchen as scheduled, and have a willingness to be flexible with start and finish times
• Working with the Chef on preparing orders and placing orders daily, communicating with purveyors and keeping availability sheets up to date.
• Working with the Chef on coordinating and preparing lists with management and Sous Chef for large parties.
• Assisting in creating menu specials/menu development (Lunch and Dinner)
• Ensuring Market Place is properly stocked with specialty items and recorded on spread sheet
• Assisting in creating employee meals menu specials/ menu (Lunch and breakfast specials0
• Overseeing and adhering to a daily, weekly & monthly cleaning schedule
• Overseeing and adhering to a daily and weekly prep schedule
• A friendly, creative, exciting work environment in an open kitchen
• Opportunities for advancement into the role of Banquet Chef!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 -$20.00 based on experience!

Benefits:

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k with company match
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount at Brand Properties
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Employee meals
• Vacation - Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant/ Banquet experience

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Requirements

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 4 years (Preferred)
• Servsafe Certified or Food Handlers Certificate (Preferred)