PM Cook

Shift: PM / Evening

Position Overview

Hilton Boston/Woburn Matadora is seeking a dependable motivated and experienced **PM Cook** to join our culinary team.

The PM Cook is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality food for Matadora Restaurant banquet events and other hotel culinary operations during the evening shift. This position requires strong cooking fundamentals attention to detail cleanliness organization and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work communicates well with the culinary team and maintains consistent standards for food quality presentation sanitation and kitchen organization.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes specifications and presentation standards.
* Execute restaurant service efficiently while maintaining food quality and consistency.
* Support banquet production and event execution as assigned.
* Set up and maintain assigned station before and throughout service.
* Complete daily prep lists and communicate any incomplete production to culinary leadership.
* Follow proper portioning and plating standards.
* Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation cooking holding cooling and storage.
* Taste and inspect products to ensure quality and consistency.
* Follow all recipe allergen and special dietary instructions.
* Properly label date rotate and store all food products.
* Follow FIFO procedures and assist with minimizing food waste.
* Maintain a clean organized and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
* Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas at the end of service.
* Assist with receiving storage inventory organization and product rotation as needed.
* Communicate product shortages equipment issues food safety concerns and operational needs to culinary leadership.
* Work collaboratively with cooks stewards servers banquet associates and culinary leadership.
* Assist other stations and culinary areas when business levels require additional support.
* Follow HACCP Hilton Food Safety Standards Massachusetts Food Code and all hotel safety and sanitation procedures.
* Complete closing responsibilities and ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for the following shift.

Qualifications

* Previous professional cooking experience preferred.
* Restaurant hotel banquet or high-volume kitchen experience strongly preferred.
* Basic knowledge of sauté grill fryer oven and other standard cooking techniques.
* Ability to follow recipes and execute consistent food presentation.
* Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
* Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during high-volume service.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Dependable punctual and team-oriented.
* Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and coworkers.
* Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements associated with a professional kitchen.
* ServSafe certification preferred.
* Must have flexible availability for **evenings weekends and holidays** based on hotel business needs.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a cook who is reliable organized clean and passionate about food. The successful candidate should be willing to learn accept direction support teammates and take ownership of their station.

This is a hands-on position that requires a strong sense of urgency while maintaining attention to quality presentation sanitation and proper food handling.

Our Standard

Every plate should reflect our commitment to quality consistency cleanliness efficiency and exceptional guest service.

If you enjoy working in a professional kitchen take pride in your craft and want to be part of a team focused on improving and delivering a great culinary experience we encourage you to apply.

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