About This Role
This resort cook position involves supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for various dining outlets, including the restaurant, cafe, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. The role focuses on maintaining high standards to produce appealing and appetizing food products.
Responsibilities
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
- Maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working
- Comply with all standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
- Comply with certification requirements applicable to the position, including Food Handlers Safety
- Always maintain a friendly and warm demeanor
- Have thorough working knowledge of menus and the preparation required to produce the product according to standards
- Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to the opening of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet Cafe and Room Service to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours
- Assist and supervise on the kitchen line during operating hours to maintain the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality; be able to support any position in the kitchen that needs help
- Supervise and assist in the food preparation for Banquets as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders; ensure banquet items are completed on time and check with the Banquet Manager or Supervisor for time, cover count, or any other changes
- Supervise the preparation of food for the Employee Cafeteria as necessary
- Ensure that all food is prepared following standard recipes
- Maintain the 'Clean as You Go' policy
- Be responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning schedules of the kitchen
- Keep all storage areas neat, orderly, and clean
- Supervise and assist with the breakdown of buffets and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period
- Ensure that all employees always practice safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees
- Enforce all hotel policies and house rules
- Be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures
- Ensure that employees are at all times attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and all other employees
- Aid in the security of food items; ensure the meat locker, storeroom, and walk-ins are locked when not in use
- Ensure that the Employee Break room is kept neat, orderly, and clean
