- Salary
- $22 – $23
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Why us?
Hilton Denver City Center is In the Heart of Downtown Denver. Our business is about people serving people, and our team members are the heart and soul of our hospitality. Whether team members are just starting on their journey or looking for the next step in their careers, Hilton is prioritizing opportunities for team members to take their jobs and turn them into lifelong careers.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. This is more than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
The Hotel is a half-mile from the Colorado Convention Center, Larimer Square, Coors Field and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Just a block from our hotel is 16th street, a popular stretch for dining, nightlife and shopping. Enjoy dining and drinks at Prospect’s Urban Kitchen and Bar, our on-site restaurant.
Job Overview
To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.
Responsibilities
- Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
- Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
- Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
- Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
- Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
- Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
- Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school education or equivalent.
Experience
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
- Periodic climbing required.
- Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
- Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
- Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
- Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
- Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Environment
Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.
Benefits
- Employee Referral Program - $500 to $1000 based on position!
- Free Monthly RTD EcoPass- Full time Only
- Sage Savings Spot Deals on furniture, electronics, cell phone plans, flowers, restaurants and much, much more!
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
- Discounted Hotel rates at all Hilton & Sage managed Hotels & Restaurants
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Flex Spending Account (FT Employees)
- Paid time off for Vacation, Sick days and Holidays (FT Employees)
- A fun work environment that encourages individuality, recognition, growth & development
