Amway Grand Plaza Main Kitchen Line Cook
AHC Hospitality: Amway Grand Plaza - Grand Rapids , Michigan
Description
SUMMARY:
Assists Chefs with preparation of raw food items prior to cooking. Prepares food items to order, according to approved standardized recipes. Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria. Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is served to the guest in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job Specific:
- Sets up and organizes work area with all
necessary supplies and equipment
- Receives, inspects, rotates all
food products to ensure that only fresh, high-quality ingredients are
used
- Prepares and stores raw food products prior to cooking and
service
- Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and
assembly of cold menu items
- Adheres to established portion
control guidelines, minimizes waste
- Plates cold/hot foods
according to established plating/presentation guidelines
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Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is
served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
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Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely
manner
- Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all
times
- Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans
and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
- Uses
knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in
a safe manner according to the manufacture’s recommendations
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General working knowledge of food cost and labor cost
- Notifies
Supervisor of and equipment malfunction or safety hazard
immediately
- Provides Steward with timely notification of need
for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
- Returns soiled pot, pans and
cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT
items
- Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused
ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
- Ensures that all
closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and
kitchen is secure at end of shift
- Other duties as assigned
General:
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems
and/or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and
helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
- Executes
emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies
with required safety regulations and procedures
- Attends
appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Maintains
cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
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Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- Recycles
whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and
changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS:
-Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation
Standards
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard
kitchen equipment and its use
- Ability to work flexible schedule
to include weekends and holidays
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma, or its equivalent
- Post Secondary
culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized
culinary training school + one year experience cooking in an upscale,
high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
Details
Type of Position: Full-Time Position
Segment of Industry: Food & Beverage Management
Salary:
$17-$24/hour based on experience /
Hour
Hours: A minimum of 30 hours per week
Company Information
AHC Hospitality: Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503
616-776-6465
Contact: Celeste Ward
How To Apply
https://myjobs.adp.com/ahcexternalsite/cx/job-details?reqId=5001221767406
Application Deadline: 12/18/27
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Posted: 10/21/26