PREP COOK

Food Preparation AssistantAssists Food and beverage division in food preparation to include: prepares breakfast bar items, ensures freshness of all items, maintenance of small condiments with fresh items, garnishes all displays, ensures refrigeration of appropriate items immediately, ensures a safe and clean work area, and performs any other special assignments or directions as required. Ability to interact with other associates and guests successfully.Education & Experience:High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.Physical requirements:Long hours sometimes required.Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stand during entire shift.Mental requirements:Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.Duties & Functions:EssentialApproach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel and company standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.Comply at all times with hotel and company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.Have basic knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.Complete necessary preparations prior to opening of the breakfast bar in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.Assist in preparation and display of buffet food items according to standards.Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order, maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity and quality.Assist in preparation of food for lunch, dinner and pool area.Assist in preparation of food for employee if needed.Assist in preparation of all foods following hotel standard recipes.Breakdown breakfast buffet and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures.Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and other employees.MarginalBe able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.Maintain the "Clean As You Go" policy.Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.Attend meetings as required by management.Perform any other duties as requested by management.