Job Summary
A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items based on standardized recipes for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
* Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)
* Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
* Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
* Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly service-oriented manner.
* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
* Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
* Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety etc.
* Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
* Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
* Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet/Cafe in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.
* Prepare and display buffet food items according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
* Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality.
* Prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.
* Prepare and service food for Associate Cafeteria as specified by the restaurant leadership.
* Prepare all foods following Aimbridge Hospitality standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the restaurant leadership.
* Breakdown buffets and kitchen line storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
* Work banquet food station as scheduled by restaurant leadership.
* Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
* Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.
* Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.
* Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures.
* Use Production Charts as specified by Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
* Associates must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and other associates.
* Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
* Maintain the "Clean As You Go" policy.
* Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
* Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
* Attend meetings as required by management.
* Perform any other duties as requested by management.
* Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues.
* Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises including Storage/Liquor Room.
* Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility.
* Represent the company with a certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgment.
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