Lead Line Cook - Restaurant

The Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson has an opening for a Lead Cook to help motivate/cultivate our culinary team. We do everything from weddings and large events to intimate dinners and small meetings. If you have a desire to cook great food from scratch, to elevate your craft, and work with a variety of fresh seasonal products please contact us regarding this position. Candidates must have flexible availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fine dining, hotel or banquet experience is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Become shift lead in the absence of the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Train, teach and mentor hourly cooks and stewards, maintaining a positive attitude at all times
• Organize and execute daily production and prep lists
• Ensure that all walk-in coolers are neat and that all products are stored property, labeled, freshness and FIFO.
• Prepare food in accordance with prescribed recipes and standards
• Aid and assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed
• Facilitate set ups, maintain break downs, and clean any dirty workstations
• Hold cooks responsible for maintaining a clean workstation, sanitation and following correct food a handlers’ standards
• Serve items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards
• Notify the Chef in advance of expected shortages
• Ensure that assigned workstations and equipment are clean and sanitary
• Maintain security and safety in work areas
• Maintain neat, professional appearance, and always observe personal cleanliness rules
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
• Covers, dates, and property store all leftover products that are reusable
• Demonstrates and promotes a safe and secure environment for guests, associates, and hotel assets in compliance with workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Observes and secures associate compliance with procedure and methods
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Chef

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knife skills.
• Ability to move/transfer (up to 50 lbs.).
• Ability to remain stationary for lengthy periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Patience and a willingness to understand others.
• Culinary experience required.

The  Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson  is managed by  Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE.  All applicants are required to submit to a background check prior to employment.