Groot Hospitality employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our belief of hospitality, company growth and customer experience. Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity are indicative of the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience.
Job Description
The Dimsum Cook is responsible for conducting product inventories and ensuring the preparation and quality to brand standards. This position is responsible for food preparation and maintaining quality standards, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, and operation of kitchen equipment in accordance with state and local health and food safety regulations.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for preparing and finishing foods in the dimsum station and other areas as appropriate.
- Meet quality standards, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
- Assist the Chef de Partie and Chef as needed in execution of production.
- Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
- Apply adept knife and dumpling skills required for preparation.
- Must be able to breakdown work station and complete closing duties which include but not limited to returning all food items to the proper storage areas, rotate all returned product, wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away, straighten up and organize all storage areas, clean up and wipe down food prep area, reach-in and walk ins.
- Maintain accurate inventories while informing management of restocking needs to prevent product shortages.
- Notifies chef on duty prior to end of shift if unable to complete assigned task(s) within allotted time.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations. Second language is a plus.
- 3 years culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant.
- Candidate must exhibit extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
- Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
- Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
- Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
- Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Requires valid Food Handler Safety Training card.