Cook

Food Preparation

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catered functions.

• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.

• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of kitchen and restaurant when necessary.

• Accommodate Guests’ special requests.

• Adhere to proper food handling and safety guidelines at all times.

Inventory and Control

• Assist with inventory, ordering, and receiving of all Food and Beverage items as directed.

• Maintain and enforce sanitation laws and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with Guests,

clients, co-workers, and management.

• Coordinate catering reservations and food preparation with the Sales Department.

• Adhere to proper grooming and dress codes for the department.

• Knowledge of and ability to carry out hotel emergency procedures.

Perform all other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.

Education and/or Experience: No educational requirement. Hospitality or food service experience preferred.

• Language Skills: Must be able to understand the proper use of kitchen equipment and verbal instructions.

• Technical Skills: Food preparation, ability to follow recipes, and service skills required.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where

only limited standardization exists.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food handler’s permit.

Cook Page 2 of 2

• Other Skills and Abilities: Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, oven, grill, stove, mixer, dishwasher, and

utensils. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing – Must be able to see well enough to read recipes and labels on products.

• Hearing – Must be able to hear well enough to communicate on the phone and in person.

• Standing/Walking/Mobility – Must be able to stand to prepare and cook food.

• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling – Must be able to climb four flights of stairs. Must be able to stoop and kneel to put away

products.

• Lifting – Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling – Must be able to handle cooking utensil, kitchen gadgets, etc.