Description
Reports To
Lead Line Cook, Exec Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Executive Chef
Supervises
N/A
Job Purpose
To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and to produce the highest quality product. Also, to produce all orders on an a la carte basis and to prep for buffets, banquets, salad bars and hors d’ oeuvres.
Job Responsibilities
- Open up each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
- Prepare all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from breakfast to lunch at the assigned time.
- Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
- Prepare all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
- Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
- Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
- Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
- Prepare all food needed by other kitchen departments which is best prepared by this department. Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
- Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
- Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
- Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
- Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
- Read recipes of items to be prepared.
Requirements
Education
Experience
- Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full service restaurant or hotel.
Licenses/Certifications
- Food Safety Certification
Salary Description
$19.00 Per hour
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt
194 Room Hotel
Steps from Vanderbilt and downtown
We're on Broadway, a five-minute walk from Vanderbilt University and many local restaurants including Hattie B's Hot Chicken. Explore downtown Nashville attractions like Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and live music on Broadway. We serve breakfast and dinner in our Garden Grille & Bar.
Garden Grille and Bar
The Garden Grille & Bar, located in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Vanderbilt, is a Chef driven full-service restaurant featuring uniquely prepared American and globally inspired cuisine. Open 7-days a week, Our Chef prepared breakfast buffet is among the one of top in the downtown Nashville area. Featuring gourmet pastries, Belgian waffles, fresh fruit and a full cook-to-order hot bar with southern inspired favorites. While The Grille offers nightly dinner specials with a first-class touch. And don’t forget, while taking in the Nashville nightlife, check out our full-service bar and lounge. Whether you’re “winding-up” or just “winding down”, The Garden Grille & Bar is the perfect place to enjoy award-winning service, great food and specialty cocktails.
The Shop
The Shop 24-hour mart, conveniently located in our Music City hotel, offers an assortment of refrigerated, frozen, and microwave packaged items. Prepare these items in the comfort of your room using the microwave and refrigerator.
