Restaurant Cook - Topeka, United States - Hotel Topeka at City Center

Description

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our 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, sauting, and frying.

You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently.

• Grill, broil or saute menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications
• Keep all workstations, counters, cooking equipment, and refrigerators clean and sanitary according to health and safety rules
• Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift
• Adhere to established storage and waste control standards for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products to ensure quality food is served
• Interact with visitors, vendors, and associates while maintaining a professional and positive attitude

• Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
• Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
• Prior food service industry experience is highly desired
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers