Bistro Cook

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Bistro Cook to join our team at our Courtyard Baton Rouge Downtown hotel . As a Bistro Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in our bistro, ensuring an excellent dining experience for our guests. 

About Us 

At Hospitality America, winner of Top Workplaces USA , we provide hospitality management services across all aspects of hotel management and operations through a principled approach that is guided by our values. What we call P.E.A.C.H. 

PASSIONATE – Passionate with the spirit to serve.  

EXCELLENCE – Committed to excellence that inspires results.  

ADAPTABLE – Adjust, adapt, and overcome.  

COMMUNITY – Creators of a collaborative community invested in growth.  

HUMBLE – Humble, trustworthy, and transparent. 

They guide how we work, who we work with, and how we achieve success for our partners and our internal community. Our people are the core to our success; therefore, we invest in employee training and development to ensure our communities and team members can thrive. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Execute menu items with precision and creativity, following established recipes and presentation standards. 

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations. 

Monitor and manage kitchen inventory to ensure freshness and availability of ingredients. 

Adhere to health and safety guidelines while working in a fast-paced environment. 

Contribute to a positive team environment and support colleagues as needed. 

WHY Courtyard Baton Rouge Downtown:

Competitive Salary: We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members for their hard work.  

Exciting and Fun Work Environment: Nobody wants to work in a dull and boring environment, join a team that believes you should enjoy coming to work every day!  

Top Notch Training and Growth Opportunities: We will make sure you have what you need to excel in your career!  

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 

Paid time off.  

401k Retirement Plan. 

SKILLS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a bistro or similar setting. 

Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods. 

Must have attention to detail with the ability to be thorough in your work. 

Must be able to work independently while maintaining timelines.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. 

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT: 

Hospitality America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this position's essential functions. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.