Line Cook - Flexible AM and PM Shift

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Company Description

Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere.  We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden.  Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele. 

Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. 

Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team! 

As a Line Cook/Culinary Expert, you perform highly diversified Kitchen duties to create a memorable and tasty dining masterpiece for every guest and patron that you cook for!
Accurately and efficiently cooks hot food products as well as prepares and portions food products prior to cooking. Also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.  

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. 

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. 

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.