Cook 1 - Hilton Palacio del Rio - Zachry Corporation

ABOUT US

At Zachry Hotels we are passionate about hospitality and excellent customer service. Our hotel surrounds itself with team members who share that same passion. We take care of our guests and team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job  

BENEFITS:

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Fidelity 401K retirement plan with employer matching up to 6% of contribution
• Hilton Hotel Travel Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Meal
• Free annual VIA bus pass
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• Referral Bonus Incentive Program
• Team Member Assistance Program

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for maintaining and setting up food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasoning and all other food items prepared in the different kitchen stations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Ensures compliance with all hotel policies and procedures that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality. Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 6 months to 1-year experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Food Handlers Certification required.