Position Summary
The Hotel Kitchen Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety guidelines. This position works closely with the kitchen team to ensure that guests receive high-quality, fresh, and properly prepared meals in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Set up and stock assigned cooking stations before service.
- Prepare ingredients including meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, soups, and other food items.
- Cook food to the proper temperature and ensure consistent quality.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
- Properly store, label, date, and rotate food products.
- Monitor food quality and freshness throughout preparation and service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work station at all times.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food deliveries as needed.
- Minimize food waste and use products efficiently.
- Communicate with servers, kitchen staff, supervisors, and management regarding food orders and special requests.
- Follow special dietary requests and allergy procedures when applicable.
- Assist other kitchen employees as needed to maintain smooth service.
- Clean and sanitize cooking equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and kitchen areas.
- Follow all hotel policies, procedures, and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef, Kitchen Manager, or General Manager.
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant, hotel, or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
- Ability to follow recipes and standardized preparation procedures.
- Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties.
- Ability to lift and carry food supplies and equipment as required.
- Food Handler certification preferred or required according to local regulations.
Work Environment
This position works in a commercial hotel kitchen and may be exposed to heat, steam, cold temperatures, sharp equipment, cleaning chemicals, and other typical kitchen conditions. The position requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying throughout the shift.
Schedule
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and during periods of high occupancy or special events as business needs require.
Performance Expectations
The Kitchen Cook is expected to maintain consistent food quality, follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures, work efficiently during service, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and contribute to a clean and team-oriented kitchen environment.
