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Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place in St. Louis Park offers you the chance to be part of dynamic hospitality team in a welcoming, well-appointed hotel just west of downtown Minneapolis. With nearly 300 guest rooms, extensive meeting and event space, on-site dining, and amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour business center, our property is a vibrant place where team members support each other to deliver great experiences for travelers, business guests and event attendees alike.

You’ll work in a diverse environment with opportunities to grow your skills, service guests with genuine hospitality and be part of a team that values collaboration, upbeat energy, and pride in what we do every day!

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place in St. Louis Park offers you the chance to be part of dynamic hospitality team in a welcoming, well-appointed hotel just west of downtown Minneapolis. With nearly 300 guest rooms, extensive meeting and event space, on-site dining, and amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour business center, our property is a vibrant place where team members support each other to deliver great experiences for travelers, business guests and event attendees alike.

You’ll work in a diverse environment with opportunities to grow your skills, service guests with genuine hospitality and be part of a team that values collaboration, upbeat energy, and pride in what we do every day!

Responsible for preparing food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to the satisfaction of our guests and team member.

• Prepare menu items while exemplifying a positive demeanor and interactions with co-workers.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Prepare, portion, arrange and garnish food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per hotel standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years of culinary experience is required.
• Previous scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience with both line and banquets preferred.
• Must display good organization and time management skills.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.
• Must exemplify a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of food presentation.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Able to perform all essential…