Kitchen Cook - Hospitality Specialists

Supervisor Title: Assistant General Manager, General Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare all food items accordi...PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting rarely

Walking frequent

Climbing stairs occasionally

Standing constantly

Crouching/Bending/Stooping occasionally

Reaching occasionally

Grasping frequently

Pushing/Pulling occasionally

Near Vision constantly

Far Vision frequently

Hearing constantly

Talking constantly

Smell constantly

Taste constantly

Lifting/Carrying up to 50+lbs.

OTHER DUTIES

As assigned.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat and other cooking methods.

Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.

Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other team members.

Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on continuous schedule.

Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.

Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma required. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Five or more years cooking experience required. Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

NOTICE:

The hotel business operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Due to this, it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shifts to conform to the demands of the hotel and our guests. In addition, this is the hospitality business and a hospitality service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with all rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.