Old Hickory Cook I (U)

Job Description

Gaylord Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is now partnering with the Rouxbe Cooking School to offer culinary associates engaging online training opportunities to help grow their careers. Through Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary training curriculum, Marriott associates with all levels of culinary experience will have access to hundreds of well-designed and visually appealing lessons they can immediately apply to their jobs.

Job Purpose: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the job

Responsible for food production, preparation and a la carte cooking according to company standards.

Job Responsibilities: Maximum of ten responsibilities, in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job's time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.

1. Perform basic knife skills (i.e. slice, dice, julienne) in the preparation and production of food items.

2. Prepare and produce baked and pastry items according to established standards in pastry kitchens as assigned.

3. Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.

4. Provide support to the front line, following guidelines given by management.

5. Store food and chemicals appropriately.

6. Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: Describe the minimum qualifications needed to complete the job responsibilities.

Education - High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience - Previous culinary experience preferred. Must have ability to read and write in English.

Licenses/Certifications - Food Handler's Card may be required

Management Activities: Check all that apply

Interview, select and train STARS

Set and adjust their rates of pay and hours of work

Direct the work of STARS

Appraise STARS productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status

Handle STAR complaints

Discipline STARS

Plan the work

Determine the techniques to be used

Apportion the work among the STARS

Determine the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used or merchandise to be bought, stocked and sold

Control the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies

Provide for the safety and security of the employees or the property

Plan and control the budget

Monitor or implement legal compliance measures

Customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 2 or more full-time STARS or their equivalent (1 full-time STAR at 40 and 2 half-time STARS at 20 hours each, are equivalent to 2 full-time STARS).

Authority to hire or fire other STARS, or makes suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employees are given particular weight.

Discretion & Independent Judgment: Answer all questions and provide multiple specific examples.

Question - Answer (If yes, give multiple examples)

Does this position have authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices? - No

Does this position have authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact? - No

Does this position have authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures without prior approval? - No

Does this position have authority to negotiate and bind the company on significant matters? - No

Is this position involved in planning long or short-term business objectives? - No

Does this position represent the company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances? - No

Does this position have authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction or supervision or make decisions or recommendations that may occasionally be reviewed, revised or reversed? - No

Physical Requirements: Indicate requirements that are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Frequently lifts/carries up to 5 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Additional physical and visual requirements (check all that apply)

Identify and distinguish colors

x - Stand for long periods of time

Walk extended distances

x - Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.

x - Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.

Lift/carry over 50 lbs.

x - Reach hands and arms in any direction

Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly

Other:

Working Conditions: Indicate the environmental aspects of the job.

Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.

Additional working conditions (check all that apply)

Outdoor weather conditions

x - Extreme cold (non-weather)

x - Extreme heat (non-weather)

x - Wet or humid conditions

x - Near moving or mechanical parts

On high precarious places

x - With fumes or airborne particles

x - Near toxic or caustic chemicals

x - Near risk of electrical shock

Near loud noises

In areas of strong vibration

x - Other: Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and overtime as business dictates.