Line Cook

Job Summary

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Full benefits available (medical , dental, vision, 401K), 80 Hours of paid time off! Enjoy great perks like hotel & travel discounts, free gym access, daily staff meal, and much more! See below for details!  Dependant upon experience, this position starts at $22 per hour-$24 an hour  THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OFFERING A $500 SIGN ON BONUS!!!*

 

The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel is currently seeking a full-time, PM Line Cook to execute food service for various food and beverage outlets and employee cafeteria primarily the afternoon and evening hours. This position will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in ensuring refined, high quality food service is provided to our guests. The Line Cook will also contribute to managing food costs and improving overall food and beverage sales revenues beyond budget. This position is full-time, 5 days a week. Weekend availability is required as the schedule is based on busienss levels. Our ideal candidate will need to show strong communication skills with a professional demeanor; and be comfortable with making inependent decisions that are in favor of the business. Hotel experience is preferred but not required, certification pertaining to safe food handling practices is required and will be provided by the hotel.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• At least 5 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

 

• De preferencia con experiencia previa a nivel supervisor.
• Experiencia mínima de 5 años continuos en un puesto similar o un grado de Gastronomía con al menos 1 año de experiencia continua en un hotel o en un campo similar.
• Certificación de manipulador de alimentos (debe cumplir con los requisitos estatales).
• Debe ser capaz de comunicar información e ideas con claridad.
• Debe ser capaz de evaluar y seleccionar los planes de acción alternos con rapidez y precisión.
• Debe saber trabajar en situaciones estresantes con alto nivel de presión.
• Debe ser capaz de demostrar iniciativa en la realización del trabajo que incluye anticiparse a las actividades a realizar antes de que se vuelvan necesidades.
• Debe mantener la compostura y la objetividad bajo presión.
• Debe ser eficiente en el manejo de problemas en el lugar de trabajo que incluye anticiparse prevenir identificar y resolver los problemas que surjan.
• Debe ser capaz de procesar información y datos complejos de distintas fuentes así como considerar ajustar o modificar lo necesario para cumplir con las limitantes que imponga una situación particular.
• Debe ser atento comprensivo y receptivo a las situaciones que expongan sus colaboradores y huéspedes.
• Debe ser capaz de trabajar y entender información y datos de tipo financiero además de realizar operaciones aritméticas básicas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safet