POSITION PROFILE
We're looking for an organized Line Cook with a passion for cooking. As a key member of our kitchen staff, our Line Cook will prep, cook, plate, and clean their stations to provide delicious meals for our guests.
ABOUT PALIHOTEL MELROSE
Palihotel Melrose is a boutique hotel offering 33 intimate, fun and comfortable guest rooms, a Lobby Lounge and an inviting outdoor courtyard. Palihotel Melrose is located in the heart of the Melrose Shopping District, a vibrant and dynamic area known as one of Los Angeles most popular and trendsetting destinations for entertainment, dining and shopping. If you re passionate about creating genuine connections, thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment, and find joy in elevating guest experiences, we invite you to join our team at Palihotel Melrose!
THE TASK AT HAND:
- Complete preparation of produce as instructed
- Adhere to the cleaning schedule for the kitchen
- Maintaining stock rotation when taking in deliveries and using produce
- Understand the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e., docket procedures, stations, table numbers, food labeling etc.
- Knowledge of the full menus at each meal period and their execution
- To work as part of the wider restaurant team
- To comply with legal requirements under the H&S act 1974 and food hygiene
- Adherence to all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs
- To escalate maintenance issues to the relevant parties
- Knowledge of the full menu, and able to give a description of all dishes
- All food prepared to specification
- Cleaning completed and recorded
- Stock items used in the correct order
- Ability to describe all dishes on the menu
- All work areas set up ready for other members of the team when you leave them
- Tasks completed in good time
- Food labels and temperature records completed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Must possess a positive attitude
- Must be energetic and outgoing
- Must be service oriented
- Demonstrates a full understanding of their role and carries it out in line with their job description
- Works effectively with the rest of the team
- Is able to prioritize tasks and demonstrate effective time management and coordinating, controlling and managing different resources
- Communicates clearly, professionally and concisely whilst actively listening to others and giving consideration to their needs and opinions.
- Tries to take the bigger picture into consideration and is confident as to when and where to seek guidance and clarity from senior members of the team.
- Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
- High school or equivalent education preferred.
- 1 to 2 years previous experience as a cook in a hotel.All colleagues must maintain a neat, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided)
- Requires mobility and prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs
- High school or equivalent education preferred.
- 1 to 2 years previous experience as a cook in a hotel.
- All colleagues must maintain a neat, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one!)
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you re under the weather.
- Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
- There s also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
- Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
- A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
- Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come!)
- Hands-on training with a nimble team.
Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.