Cook

Job Description

Job Description

We offer Daily pay! Access up to 50% of your earned wages after every shift.  

The Residence Inn by Marriott Myrtle Beach Oceanfront is hiring for full-time and  part-time Cooks . Anyone hired for these positions will need flexibility to work AM or PM shifts ; weekday and weekend availability is required.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  To contribute to customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high quality food products in accordance with the standards of the hotel

• Prepares all “hot” items for breakfast bar and/or restaurant in the prescribed manner and presents food in an attractive and appealing manner
• Ensures food in warmers maintains required temperatures
• Prepares appropriate amount of food in accordance with hotel occupancy
• Maintains amount and quality of food in warmers to ensure that each customer will receive high quality food from the breakfast bar
• Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, ensuring proper plate presentation
• Checks all coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity, and quality of food products
• Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy
• Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by attending to restaurant customer needs
• Informs host/hostess or manager of any customer dissatisfaction
• Ensures that breakfast area/restaurant is in proper condition for arrival of customers
• Verifies workstations are stocked, neat and orderly
• Checks the overall condition of the dining room, insuring its readiness for customers

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as cook
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset

JOB SETTING AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this position work primarily indoors. To perform the job successfully the candidate must possess manual dexterity, must be able to stand for long periods of time, have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out, and operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils. Fluency in the English language and the ability to speak, hear, read and write are required as is the ability to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business requirements.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.