Line Cook (Full Time)

				Overview:

The Banquet Line Cook is responsible for the timely, accurate preparation and plating of banquet food items based on company specifications and function contracts.

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

* Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel(s).
* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag while working.
* Comply at all times with Highgate standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
* Roast meats/poultry to proper temperature.
* Portion and bakes fish per function contract.
* Prepare food in bulk for banquet operation.
* Prepare and store properly & expediently various fruits and vegetables.
* Understand proper food storage & handling procedures.
* Maintains clean and sanitary working environment.
* Differentiate spices and use same effectively.
* Prepare, store, heat and serve hot hors d'oeuvres.
* Cook potatoes in various fashions per function contracts/recipe card.
* Use Fryo-lator safely and effectively.
* Understand battering and/or breading techniques.
* Demonstrate proficiency in the following cooking techniques: braising, pan-frying, sauté, poaching, boiling, par-cooking, broiling, deep frying, roasting.
* Cook rice's and pastas.
* Dish up food in sufficient quantity, to service specific functions.
* Serve food to waiters, sauce platters as they go into dining room.
* Recover left-over food from functions; and return same to main kitchen.

Marginal Responsibilities:

* Understand formal requisition process.
* Recognize available food garnished and utilize same.
* Follow direction of sous chef in daily tasks.
* Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

* High School Diploma and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:                                                                                                                                  

* Long hours sometimes required.
* Medium work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Mental 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
			

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