Line Cook - Flexible AM and PM Shift

Job Description

At Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, elegance meets excellence!

We are seeking a Line Cook/Culinary Expert, to create a memorable and tasty dining masterpiece for every guest and patron that you cook for!
You will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion and plate all food products including preparing appropriate garnishes for menu items.  

Line Cook - Flexible AM / PM Cook

What you will be doing:

• Showcasing your unique culinary skills and creativity in any food you cook to create a memorable dining experience with your food!
• Collaborate with your team members in the kitchen, managers and restaurant staff and provide support and updates throughout service. 
• Work in a team and sometimes autonomously and be responsible for the management of your work station.  
• Prepare and cook menu items including dressings, sauces, appetizers, sides, as well as entree's.
• Prep, wash, and chop meal components for larger dishes and plate meals according to Sofitel standards.
• Restock kitchen items, clean prep station and put away equipment as required per kitchen standard
• Read and understand menu and techniques required to execute the dishes properly. 
• Understands and has experience using different kinds of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dry goods, spices, vinegars, etc. 

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• 3 years’ cooking experience with at least 1 year of previous experience in a restaurant with French / American cuisine a la carte facility.
• Knowledge of food safety, cleanliness and passionate about food and customer service.
• Ability to prep and cook menu items according to instructions/recipe.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues.
• Skilled in communicating with colleagues and naturally engage with all. 
• Commitment to quality.
• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends). 
• Responsible, dependable, punctual.
• Must pass a background check. 

Additional Information

Your team and working environment: 

• Be part of an exciting and influential team to guide the transformation of CDA and its new concept
• We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes
• A brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.