Portland Harbor Hotel, a Colwen Hotels property, is in search of experienced Line Cooks to join our food and beverage team! The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and possess a high level of dependability and attention to detail. If you are looking for a friendly, fast paced work environment and have a passion for cooking this could be the position you have been looking for! Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunit General Responsibilities:
- Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
- Adhere to all applicable Colwen and brand standards
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef instructions
- Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
- Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
- Ensure proper time and temperature standards
- Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
- Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
- Check par levels for shift use
- Note out of stock items and possible shortages
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
- Assist in prep work for next shift
- Assist in storing food deliveries
- Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to maintain personal hygiene
- Prior related experience preferred
- ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by individual property
We've got you covered: Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K Plan - Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
- Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
- Exclusive Associate Discounts - Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
- Training and Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V