Cook 2, (Full Time)

Cook 2 (Full Time)

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Job Title: Cook 2

Job Family: Culinary/Stewarding

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: The Cook I is responsible for supervising the preparation of all food items for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.

Job Duties & Functions:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company's 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 nametag when working (per brand standards)
• Comply at all times with company's standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times
• Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to open of the Restaurant Dining Outlet, Cafe and Room Service in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.
• Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours to maintain the highest standards of efficiency, productivity and quality; be able to support any position in the kitchen that is in need of help.
• Supervise and assist in the food preparation for Banquets as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders; Ensure banquet items are completed on time and check with Banquet Manager or Supervisor for time, cover count or any other changes.
• Supervise the preparation of food for the Employee Cafeteria as necessary.
• Ensure that all food is prepared following company's standard recipes.
• Maintain the 'Clean as You Go' policy. Be responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning schedules of the kitchen.
• Keep all storage areas neat, orderly and clean.
• Supervise and assist with the breakdown of buffets and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period
• Ensure that all employees practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Enforce all hotel policies and house rules.
• Be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures.
• Ensure that employees are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and all other employees.
• Aid in the security of food items; ensure the meat locker, storeroom and walk-ins are locked when not in use.
• Ensure that the Employee Break room is kept neat, orderly and clean.
• Maintain the high food quality standards in the kitchen and find ways to improve upon them.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
• Assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Attend meetings as required by management
• Perform any other duties as requested by manager

Position Requirements - Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Progressive experience in a hotel or related field
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State 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 be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Working Conditions / Environment:

The following outlines the work environment Associates will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Job Type: Full-Time

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to positions - Amount: 20-50 lbs.

Background Check: This job requires a criminal background check - Yes

General: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The Associate will also perform other reasonable business duties as signed by the supervisor. Management reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail. If requested in accordance with applicable law, the Company provides reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified Associate with a disability to allow him/her to perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. Rebel Hotel Company is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off

Salary Range: $26.00 Hourly

This position is currently accepting applications.

Rebel Hospitality New York LLC