Overview
PM Cook Jobs in Madison, WI at The Edgewater Hotel, Madison
The Statehouse at The Edgewater Hotel is currently hiring for a PM cook with the opportunity to grow in this unique waterfront culinary environment, with a balance between casual and elevated, chef-driven cuisine.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using recipes for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Maintains a respectful attitude toward all team members, both front and back of house.
- Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
- Completes required tasks within assigned time frames.
- Tracks and reports any food waste.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Opens and/or closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Cooks only items generated from the restaurant point-of-sale system
- Performs related duties as needed such as helping to wash dishes, preparing recycling, cleaning around restaurant and help with any other projects as assigned by the chef.
- If a meal is returned for any reason, correct the problem and report the return to the manager.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef/hotel management.
Experience
- Proven experience in dietary aide roles or similar food service positions within healthcare or institutional settings.
- Extensive menu planning experience with knowledge of dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise with skills in food preparation techniques such as braising, poaching, grilling, and recipe adherence.
- Prior experience working in fine dining or high-volume restaurant environments is highly desirable.
- Strong background in operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures, proper food handling practices, and sanitation standards mandated by health authorities.
- Experience managing dietary departments or overseeing large-scale meal production is preferred.
- Excellent knife skills combined with proficiency in cooking methods including food industry best practices for catering or large-scale meal prep.
- Ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining high standards of quality control in a fast-paced environment.
Join us if you’re passionate about creating nutritious meals with precision and flair! We value energetic professionals eager to make a positive impact through culinary excellence while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of every guest we serve.
Pay: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Title: PM Cook
Company: The Edgewater Hotel, Madison
Location: Madison, WI
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