PM Line Cook

Hilton Denver City Center

Located in the heart of Downtown Denver, Hilton Denver City Center is where exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Our business is built on people serving people, and our team members are the heart and soul of everything we do. Whether someone is just beginning their hospitality journey or looking to advance their career, we are committed to providing opportunities for growth, development, and long-term success.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we are passionate about creating excellence in everything we do. Our purpose is to enrich lives, one experience at a time. More than just a slogan, this commitment empowers our team members to make a positive impact on our guests, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Through genuine hospitality, we build meaningful relationships, create lasting memories for our guests, and deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our hotel is ideally located just a half-mile from Denver's top attractions, including the Colorado Convention Center, Larimer Square, Coors Field, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Just one block away, guests can explore the vibrant 16th Street district, offering a variety of dining, shopping, and nightlife options. Guests can also enjoy locally inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails at Prospect's Urban Kitchen & Bar, our on-site restaurant.

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

• 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.

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.

• 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!
• 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