Cook - Holiday Inn

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.

KMG HOTELS was founded in 2000 and owned by Jay Koshiya and Sanjay Koshiya. Jay Koshiya is the current Chief Executive Officer, & President. Mr. Sanjay Koshiya is current Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the company. Today, KMG owns and operates twenty one hotels, representing various franchises like Marriott, Hilton, Inter Continental Hotels Group & Choice Hotels International. KMG has opened six Marriott Premium select service hotels in the last eighteen months and has a number of exciting development projects in the pipeline. KMG Hotels is a company committed to growth by exceeding the expectations of our associates, guests and partners. We strive to create an environment where all associates are valued and respected, and where doing it the “right way” takes precedence over doing it the “easy way.” We aspire to be the industry leader in proactively setting standards of excellence in acquisitions, development, ownership and management. Our growth is built on honest business practices, a strong commitment to our associates, progressive sales practices and a dedication to providing well maintained hotels. Hard work, commitment and the spiritual strength of the KMG family have been the building blocks of the KMG Hotels brand. As a premier lodging company that now employs over 800 plus associates, KMG Hotels provides increasing financial strength and stability to our stakeholders—namely our guests, associates and owners.