Job Description

DoubleTree by Hilton Breakfast Cook Position Summary: You are a cook that takes pride in your food presentation and taste. You understand the importance of maintaining consistent food preparations and presentation. You enjoy preparing food and cooking to order. You understand the importance of maintaining the kitchen, food storage, and meeting Health Department guidelines. You are the expert in the kitchen. We offer Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, a generous PTO program, an Employee Referral bonus program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company. Essential Job Functions

• Sets up, stocks, and organizes workstations at the beginning of the day.
• Sets levels for the production of food items.
• Thaws, cuts, and prepares food items. Portions food items and stores them in proper containers.
• Uses knives, measuring ladles, scoops, scales, can opener, kitchen scissors, or other kitchen equipment including, without limitations, slicer/mixer, skillets, steamers, and other tools or utensils.
• Checks stock levels in coolers for sufficient stock.
• Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation, using FIFO Method.
• Prepares broiled, baked, grilled, steamed, sautéed, blended, and fried items using recipes. Uses sauté pans, stockpots, grill, stove, ovens, and fryers.
• Performs all duties in all areas of the kitchen.
• Can identify food items, produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food.
• Knows cooking times for all items to ensure correct doneness.
• Organizes items for sautéing, blending, cooking in ovens, grilling, frying in fryers, pasta cookers, and steamers to ensure the accuracy of items ordered.
• Prepares menu items, paying attention to plate presentation and garnish of each plate.
• Cleans and sanitizes work station during the day and at the end of the day.
• Performs side duties including cleaning ovens, steamer, tilt skillets, slicers, mixers, hoods, filters, and other line equipment, washing floors, organizing and cleaning storerooms, and food production duties.
• Handles multiple priorities, works under stress, and exercises good judgment when dealing with guest situations and complaints.
• Correctly sets up, operates, breaks down, and cleans all equipment.
• Follows sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of Kitchen area.
• Maintains a well-groomed appearance and wears proper attire, according to the dress code.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.
• All other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

• You are neat, organized, and efficient
• You have strong organizational, communication and customer service skills
• You obtain and maintain any food handling certificates that may apply

Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent Experience minimum of 2-year previous experience as a cook. To be successful, you will need basic English communication skills Hours required Scheduled days and time vary based on hotel needs. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Physical Requirements Comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background check required.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Weekend work

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