Line Cook (flexible shift) - TCLC

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Texican Court - Irving, TX 75039Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: SwingJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceTexican Court is located in Irving, TX and is a pillar of the community.  Our hotel is unique to the city and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our guests.  We are part of Valencia Hotel Group, a collection of hotel’s are created for today’s passionate traveler, each of our hotels are intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond..  JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring food preparation within the kitchen including the quality, production and cleanliness. Shift Requirement: Weekdays & Weekends, 3pm-11pm Duties & Functions: Assisting in the proper utilization of excess food product for lowest possible attainable food cost. Set up and maintain stock of food-preparation line. Prepare food as required. Assist with Banquet food preparations Attend required meetings. Keep work areas clean and organized. Be extremely courteous to all customers and fellow employees. Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately. Maintain hotel equipment in proper working conditions. Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor. Must be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items. Good personal cleanliness. Able to follow directions/recipes. Ability to follow safety guidelines. Professional behavior, able to work for long periods of time. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.   Physical Requirements: Crouching (Bend at knees): Frequently. Lift heavy objects, put supplies away, reach lower shelving in walk-ins supplies shelves. Stooping (Bend at waist): Frequently. Lifting, working outside of office, demonstrating cooking techniques, putting supplies away and preparing food for bequests or on the line. Twisting/Turning (Knees, waist, neck): Frequently. Answering the telephone, cooking food, reaching to place or retrieve supplies, product, performing line positions. Climbing: Occasionally. Place or retrieve product, stair climbing. Balancing: Occasionally. Carrying supplies, product, working near hot equipment. Reaching (Overhead/extension): Frequently. Working the line, reaching for objects, supplies. Fingering/feeling: Frequently. Spices, foods. Handling/Grasping: Frequently. Supplies, knife, slicer, utensils, sauté pans water faucets. Pushing/Pulling: Average weight: Occasionally. Racks, carts, weighting approximately 5-100 pounds for approximately 30 yards. Maximum weight: Occasionally 100 pounds. Lifting/Carrying: Average weight: Frequently. Product weighting 1 to 35 pounds approximately 100 feet. Maximum weight: Occasionally 50 pounds. Smell: Constantly. Detect potential hazards and odors. Tasting: Frequently. Assurance of food quality and consistency Working Environment: Interior of hotel, in all Food and Beverage areas, with exposure to humidity and extreme temperatures. Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals. Exposure to food items and beverages. Qualifications/BenefitsQualifications:  Full Service Restaurant, Country Club experience Communicates effectively with others Works productively with a team Effective multitasking skills Composure and patience under pressure Food Handlers Certification is required BENEFITS:  Medical, Dental, Life insurance Paid Time Off  Paid Community Service Days Click here to learn more  Valencia Hotel Group (and all its affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Valencia Hotel Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons. The company does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or ancestry in recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion or any other condition of employment and actively seeks a diverse and representative work force.