Description:
The Kitchen Cook (PM SHIFT) is primarily responsible for assisting in various aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
$18-$23 per hour
The Kitchen Cook shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. They will be responsible for exemplifying the SCP’s Culture & Core Values.
The Job
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Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Resolve guest complaints to over-the-moon satisfaction.
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Follow Hotel policies with lost and found items.
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Adhere to Hotel requirements for guest and team member accidents or injuries and in emergency situations.
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Continuously promote sanitation, safety, and security efforts.
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Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including chopping, cutting, and measuring, to ensure that they are ready for cooking.
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Cooking: Execute cooking tasks following established recipes and presentation standards, ensuring the quality and consistency of dishes.
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Plating prepared foods based on the senior chef's guidance.
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Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including keeping workstations and equipment clean and in proper working order.
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Inventory Management: Assist with monitoring kitchen inventory, including restocking supplies, tracking ingredient usage, and reporting shortages to the kitchen manager or chef.
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Quality Control: Participate in quality control measures by conducting regular taste tests and inspections to ensure that food items meet the company's standards.
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Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring the safe storage and handling of food products.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely and openly communicate with the culinary team, including chefs and other kitchen staff, to maintain a smooth flow of operations and to assist with any special requests or requirements.
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Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
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Menu Knowledge: Stay informed about the current menu offerings, including daily specials, and be able to provide information and recommendations to guests.
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Inspect, plan, and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service.
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Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
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Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
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Report all accidents and breakages to the F&B Manager or Executive Chef in charge.
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Adhere to relevant Food Safety Hygiene standards.
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Work in a safe manner and abide by OSHA regulations and the Hotel’s policies in regard to accident and incident reporting procedures.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Job Requirements
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Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
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Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Fluency in other languages is beneficial.
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Must be able to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency and empathy.
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Outstanding coordination and multi-tasking abilities.
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Professional in appearance and demeanor.
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Ability to learn, understand, and work within POS, PMS, CRM, and other Hospitality-specific software systems.
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Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with guests, vendors, and team members.
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Must have the ability to resolve problems and/or conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
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Knowledge of food and beverage service operations preferred but not required.
Supervision
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Reports to the Executive Chef.
Education and Experience
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High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
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Proven culinary experience in food preparation, cooking, or restaurant settings.
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Experience in working efficiently in a high-volume, production-oriented environment.
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Knowledge of Local, State, or Federal food sanitation regulations.
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State Food Handlers Certificate.
Working Conditions
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Must be able to stand and move freely about the property for the majority of the shift.
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Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 50 lbs.
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Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently, and squeezing & overhead reaching occasionally.
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Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis.
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While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
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Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).
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Must be able to work in variable room temperatures.
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Noise level is usually moderate.
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Dexterity in using kitchen equipment or utensils and carrying heavy trays.
