Line Cook

Line Cook, Full Time for Taj Campton Place Hotel

Taj Campton Place boasts several Food & Beverage outlets: The Bombay Brassiere, The Campton Place Bistro & Bar, Banquets, In-Room Dining, and the new immersive Magic Table dining experience. We offer authentic Indian cuisine with a French touch in our Brassiere and comfort food classics in our Bar & Bistro, which is a favorite of guests and locals, who drop in this "see and be seen" bar in San Francisco to enjoy Taj's elevated comfort food.

We are looking for a Line Cook who takes the craft of cooking seriously and aspires to achieve. Our Line Cook must bring creativity to the table.

What we offer:

• Career growth plus learning opportunities.
• Full Benefit Package
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Free Meals – Staff Cafeteria
• Special employee & friends and family rates at other Taj Hotels and Safaris

JOB FUNCTIONS/ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• The ability to assist in creating and preparing menu items and specials.
• The ability to communicate with the Sous Chef and the Executive Chef regarding menu items, problem situations and shortages.
• The ability to utilize the computer system in retrieving orders.
• The ability to work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• The ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• The ability to ensure a clean, neat and organized work area at all times.
• The ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• The ability to always conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects the high standards of Taj Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
• The ability to follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests.
• The ability to be certified in food service sanitation.
• The ability to have knowledge of Taj Hotels Food Standards.
• The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• The ability to perform other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management and staff.
• The ability to follow proper payroll and uniform procedure, personal appearance is clean and professional.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to expand recipe quantities.
• Capacity to accurately calculate measurements.
• Working knowledge of use of pastry equipment, techniques, and all aspects of pastry operations.
• Good level of creativity and good organizations skills
• At least two years cooking experience in a luxury, quality establishment.

Culinary School in a 2-to-4-year degree program or equivalency preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing for prolonged periods of time/walking
• Forward bend to reach into giant mixers, to lift contents of mixer from mixer to tabletop
• Forward bend, squatting, half-kneeling, and forward reach to reach into low ovens.
• Forward and overhead reach to reach into high ovens
• Repetitive upper extremity movements
• Gross grasp bilaterally
• Fine-motor coordination
• Lift up to 100lbs

Taj Campton Place is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Company website: www.tajcamptonplace.com