Cook

Full Service Hotel.  Hotel experience and Banquet experience a plus.  Hours will vary

 

 

Job Purpose:

Serves meals by reviewing recipes; assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients; maintaining equipment, inventory, and a sanitary kitchen.



Duties:

* Plans meals by analyzing recipes; retrieving and ordering ingredients.



* Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste.



* Completes meal preparation by grilling, saut?ing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients; verifying doneness and taste; assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.



* Presents meals by placing and arranging hot and cold elements using plates, dishes, bowls, and baskets.



* Controls costs by adhering to recipes; following preparation standards.



* Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to state and local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment.



* Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.



* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive and cleaning maintenance; calling for repairs.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.



* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.



Skills/Qualifications:

Verbal Communication, Client Relationships, Energy Level, Dependability, Productivity, Customer Service, Attendance, Confidentiality, Emotional Control, Flexibility, Handles Pressure