Mayfair Grill - Line Cook (Coconut Grove)

Job Title:

Line Cook

Responsible to:

General Manager/Executive Chef

Place of Work:

Mayfair Grill

Main Duties: To assist with all culinary preparation and cooking of food for both restaurant and banquet functions.

Essential Functions:   

• Be familiar with all menu items and times of offerings.
• Ensure proper timing of food preparation.
• Be familiar with a variety of the culinary field concepts, procedures, and preparation methods.
• Follow food preparation, presentation and proper service procedures.
• Inspect equipment before and after use, making sure everything is clean and in proper working order.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, and walk in cooler/freezer.
• Adhere to proper food storage practices, especially hot and cold meats, seafood and other high protein items.
• Assume responsibility for all food rotation and storage.
• Ensure that all items needed are in stock for service.
• Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary.
• Determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any our-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipe and production/portion standards, per check from servers.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety in preparation.
• Prepare food items that are able to be made ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Return all food items not used during shift to designated storage areas. Cover and date all perishables.
• Assist in correcting food cost, control of food waste, etc.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Remain alert, friendly and able to get along with co-workers in a professional manner.
• Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method, with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Understand and practice all HCH safety and security procedures, including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.
• Comply with all Hotel and HCH time and attendance policies.
• Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to remain standing for 8 hours (or 100% of shift)
• Ability to frequently move and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to walk the property and grounds on occasion.
• Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
• Ability to bend frequently and repetitively during a shift.
• Ability to reach and lift overhead.
• Ability to remain bent over a sink/tub for an extended period of time.
• Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
• Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.    
• Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information effectively.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.

Technology and Equipment:

• Automatic Dishwasher
• Chemical dispenser
• Basic Kitchen equipment
• Deep fryer
• Broiler/Salamander
• Oven/Stove
• Steamer and Steam Table
• Food Processor
• Meat slicer
• Flat Top grill
• Industrial Mixer
• Waffle Iron

Working Environment:

• Hotel property with approximately __ guest rooms.
• Work will primarily take place in a kitchen environment.
• Group and solo work.
• Practice and observe all safety procedures.
• Interior of hotel, in all areas with exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time.