THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)
- Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in recipes
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
- Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees, etc.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
- Exercise professionalism and respect when communicating
- Maintain your work schedule, daily time-punches, and sign-ins to ensure accuracy of timecards
- Adhere to all house policies and standards
- Perform proper changeover, opening, and closing duties
- Maintain accountability to kitchen standards, set prep recipes, and performance procedures
- Follow all prep recipes and procedures and successfully perform these duties as assigned and/or reassigned by leadership
- Participate in seamless operation between BOH + FOH staff members, ensuring proper service to our guests
- Perform to high standards of excellence, execution, and cleanliness
- Always keep your active SNHD Food Handler ' s card with you while on property.
- Execute proper health and safety protocols while operating equipment, handling food, storing food, maintaining temperature & time control logs, and sanitizing as dictated by the SNHD
- Report health and safety incidents and concerns directly to leadership in an accurate and timely manner
- Contribute to successful SNHD health inspections
- Actively participate in all scheduled required training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently through the Kitchen
- Work environment is noisy, must constantly receive and communicate information
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with good communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
MUST HAVE'S
- Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers
- Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation
- Inspect quality of all food items
- Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
- Move effectively and efficiently throughout work areas
- Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active SNHD Food Handlers card with a minimum of six months before expiration
- Previous experience as a prep cook or equivalent
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S
- Must enjoy being around and working with people
- Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws
- Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
- Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, and behavior
THE WORKING CONDITIONS
- Lift and carry 50 lbs, carry and balance plates, carry kegs, wine and beer cases as necessary
- Stand for periods of 8-10 hours
- Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
- Bend, squat, and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization, and other duties
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, smoke, and sound. Incumbents are at times subject to hazards such as chemicals; proper safety precautions will be taken.
VALUABLE TRAITS
- 50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
- Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
- Adaptive, Flexible!
- Embody "great attitude"
- Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
- Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
Tenacious and self-motivated
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This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and conditions.
*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*
