COOK II

Responsible for maintaining, setting up food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared in the broiler station.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares daily requisitions for suppliers and food items for production
• A strong understanding of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment operation is essential. 
• Ability to follow and execute recipes accurately. 
• Prepares all hot food items according to standard recipes and specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product, and requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menus
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage, working areas clean, in proper working conditions that comply with the Health Department Regulations.
• Support by performing all assigned side work, general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by health standards
• Requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including entire shifts. 
• Frequent bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and reaching are involved. 
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance is necessary, with the potential to lift heavier items from 35-50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate transition from warm to hot conditions in the kitchen

Qualifications:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Health, Safety, and Legal regulations
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are necessary for smooth kitchen operations. 
• Ability to obtain any required Licenses or certificates
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with internal & external customers of diverse social backgrounds with patience, tact & diplomacy to defuse anger and resolve conflict

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Benefits: (Full & Part Time)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person