Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Cook - Holiday Inn

About the Job:

Food and Beverage are what add flavor to a stay! Guests love to enjoy delicious, freshly prepared, and beautifully presented food. To deliver a great guest experience – a  Cook at Route 66 Pub & Grill at Holiday Inn, as a member of the kitchen team, will assist in preparing food promptly, helping guests to have memorable experiences whenever and wherever they dine.

• Prepare and cook orders by portion and quality standards specified in recipes.
• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed any local laws regarding health and safety.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters.
• Follow all established safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment or any safety incident to the supervisor or manager on duty.
• May assist by performing dishwashing or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service.
• May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen.
• Handling food, objects, products, and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Some food preparation experience or training is preferred.
• Communication skills are used frequently when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Ability to comply with local laws regarding food handling or serving of alcohol.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

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