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Home of the iconic DoubleTree cookie, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans is located in the heart of downtown New Orleans and only a short walk from the French Quarter, Harrah’s Casino, Aquarium of the American and the Riverwalk.Our hotel offers excellent benefits, rewards and opportunities for our team members!

• Health Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision and other options effective the 1st day of the month following the date you complete your enrollment, not to exceed 60 days of employment ***available to Full-Time Team Members***
• Exclusive Team Member savings with Hilton Hotels Travel Program and Dimension Hospitality Room Discounts 
• Paid Vacation, Flexible/Sick Days and Holiday Pay for Full-Time Team Members (you start accruing on your first day)
• Retirement Savings (401k)
• Complimentary employee lunch and 50% discount in our F&B outlets including our in-house PJ's Coffee
• Tuition Reimbursement with Dimension Hospitality
• Year-round Team Member Recognition Events and Initiatives
• Career Advancement Opportunities 

Job Purpose

Job Responsibilities

1. Open up each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
2. Prepare all items for breakfast to include omelet station, grits, eggs, oatmeal and other buffet entrees.
3. Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate breakfast cooking and service.
4. Prepare all a la carte orders as turned in by wait staff and ensure all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensure that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
5. Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
6. Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
7. Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills

1. Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
2. Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
3. Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
4. Read recipes of items to be prepared.

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 6 months cooking experience at a full-service restaurant or hotel.

Licenses/Certifications

• Food Safety Certification

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