Cook

Hotel AKA Nomad is seeking a talented Cook to join our team and become an integral part of our culinary journey.

Offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cook to showcase their talent, learn from experienced chefs and contribute to our growing success. As a Cook, you will prepare dishes that meet AKA's expectations for flavor, aroma, and visual appeal, safely uses kitchen equipment, prepares foods from standard recipes, measures and maintains food quality throughout the service period and stores and holds foods according to standards and safe food handling practices.

Team Member Responsibilities:

• Read and familiarize yourself with all service manuals and handbooks.
• Provides food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood, and other preparation duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Prepares all foods according to recipe, tasting and adjusting flavor profile with assistance from supervisor(s).
• Follows safe food handling practices and procedures.
• Controls recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Assists Chef(s) in his/her food preparation duties by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator, as directed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies and foodstuffs ready by inventorying stock; requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs; verifying receipt; storing.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances kitchen and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong guest service skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated energetic, self-motivating and a “can do” positive attitude.
• Proficiency in English (written and oral).
• Food Handlers Licensed preferred.
• At least 2 years of previous cook experience preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability o be flexible with work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Skills Needed: Motivational, verbal communication, written communication and manageability.

Our Team Members enjoy very generous PTO; Health; Dental; Vision and 401(k) benefit plans. We recognize and promote top performers because we know that our success is due to your achievements.

Welcome to Hotel AKA NoMad, where sleek design and residential comforts converge. Envisioned by globally renowned architect and designer, Piero Lissoni, Hotel AKA NoMad invites guests to experience sophisticated guestrooms and suites, luxurious amenities and enhanced services. Hotel AKA NoMad has been thoughtfully curated for the discerning, design-minded traveler. Guests will enjoy exquisite spaces that offer an inspiring, welcoming ambiance, including a world class wine bar & lounge, an inviting mezzanine to enjoy a delicious European-style breakfast, and tranquil lobby, where one can meet friends, family or business partners before heading out for the day.

AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences is a family owned and operated company, we consider our Team Members the most important asset. With over 100 years of history and experience behind us we’re always looking for Team Members ready to join our family. Grow with us!

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