DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Melbourne, FL

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

1665 N. StateRoute A1A

Melbourne, FL 32903

Telephone (321) 723-4222

Hotel with 208 Rooms
Managed By Westmont Hospitality Group

Compensation: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

In this role, the Line Cook will be responsible for maintaining, setting up, and overseeing food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared at the front-line station. Must be available to work on weekends and holidays, and flexible shifts. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications.  The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future.  The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

  •    Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
  •    Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
  •    Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
  •    Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
  •    Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain a quality product.
  •    Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, storage, and working areas in clean working conditions to comply with health department regulations.
  •    Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
  •    Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
  •    Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
  •    Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
  •    Utilizes protective equipment.
  •    Reports unsafe conditions to management.
  •    Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage, or management loss.
  •    Provides a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
  •    All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in the team member handbook).
  •    Perform any related duties as requested by management.
  •    Assists other Kitchen Personnel when needed.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  •    Hold a current Food Handler Card.
  •    3 years of cooking experience preferred.  Broiler cooking is preferred.
  •    Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
  •    Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
  •    Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sautéing and cooking.
  •    Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
  •    Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
  •    Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
  •    Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
  •    Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
  •    Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  •    Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
  •    Sufficient manual dexterity of hands to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc
  •    Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges. 
  •    Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
  •    Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.    

    EOE/AA

  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

    Hotel with 208 Rooms

    Suites on the shores of Melbourne Beach

    Our hotel has direct access to Melbourne Beach. Melbourne International Airport and historic downtown are less than 15 minutes away, and Kennedy Space Center can be reached in under an hour. Enjoy our outdoor pool and a warm welcome cookie. We're proud sponsors of the Florida Institute of Technology and Eastern Florida State College.