Restaurant Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Rockford

Restaurant Cook

Rockford, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently. To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible! Responsibilities: • Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates • Adhere to established storage and waste control standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products to ensure quality food is served • Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations • Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sauteing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes • Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift Qualifications: • Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic • Previous experience working in food service is preferred • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members • Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements • Open availability including weekends and holidays Compensation: $16 hourly