Cook: #502070 Department: Food & Beverage Reports To: Executive Chef FLSA: Non-Exempt We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality food in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment. You will ensure food is prepared in accordance with the hotel's standards and assist with maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation & Cooking Prepare and cook a variety of dishes as per the hotel's menu, ensuring consistency and quality.
- This includes appetizers, entrees, desserts, and special requests.
- Ensure all dishes are cooked to the correct specifications, using the proper cooking techniques.
- Quality Control: Always Maintain a high standard of food quality and presentation.
- Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner, adhering to hotel standards.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including workstations and equipment.
- Inventory and Cost Control: Assist in managing kitchen inventory by checking supplies and ensuring ingredients are fresh and stocked.
- Report any issues with inventory to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
- Teamwork & Communication: Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and collaboration.
- Communicate effectively with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
- Equipment Maintenance: Operate kitchen equipment properly and report any malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen tools, equipment, and appliances.
- Qualifications Proven experience as a cook or in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
- Knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation styles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, and safety.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with kitchen equipment and food safety protocols.
- Experience in hotels or fine dining kitchens is a plus.
- Basic knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.
Working Conditions
Full-time position with variable shifts, including weekends and holidays. Occasional overtime as needed during peak periods. Work is conducted in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, noise, and kitchen equipment. Compensation Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the direct supervisor. The associate may also perform other reasonable business duties assigned by their direct supervisor.
