Line Cook - Hotel Hartness - Patterson Kitchen + Bar

We are seeking to hire an experienced Line Cook for Patterson Kitchen + Bar!

** WEEKLY PAY **

The Patterson Kitchen + Bar is a full-service upscale restaurant, boasting floor to ceiling windows and wrap-around porch overlooking a tranquil and serene pond setting. The heart of the restaurant is its exposition kitchen that artfully prepares a variety of locally and regionally inspired menu items. The hotel also includes two levels of indoor and outdoor meeting and conference space options, featuring large ballroom that can host up to 300 guests. Patterson Restaurant and catered events are led by local acclaimed Executive Chef, Tanner Marino.

A distinctive element exclusive to Hay Creek Management's approach to guest service is its “Host Philosophy,” which encourages each associate to develop the skills necessary to offer competent hospitality service outside the realm of their primary job responsibilities. The ability of our Host Associates to proficiently multi-task provides guests at Hay Creek properties a secure, comfortable confidence that their service expectations will be exceeded.

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

 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, pizza oven, stove, food processor, mixer, oven, and waffle iron.

 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 restaurant and HCH time and attendance policies.

 Comply with all restaurant and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.

Restaurant Specific Essential 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

 Oven/Stove

 Food Processor

 Flat Top grill

 Waffle Iron

Working Environment:

 Restaurant property with approximately 100 seats.

 Work will primarily take place in a kitchen environment.

 Group and solo work.

 Practice and observe all safety procedures.

 Interior of restaurant, in all areas with exposure to extreme temperatures.

 Exterior of restaurant, with exposure to weather conditions.

 Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The items listed above are a summary of the major responsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of recent Culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant.
• Excellent Knife skills.
• Must continuously demonstrate a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and other high-volume days and times (i.e. town festivals).
• 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.
• May be subject to successful completion of background check and/or DMV check.