Breakfast Cook - Server

Aloft Mountain View Front of the House Cook/Server

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us in our Food & Beverage team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Marriott Employee Room Rate Discount Program

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Front of the House Cook/Server at the Aloft Mountain View, you will be preparing and serving food items in accordance with brand standards while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and service area. This role also provides friendly, efficient service to guests, ensuring a welcoming dining experience and promptly addressing any needs or requests. The position supports overall hotel operations by adhering to food safety guidelines, restocking supplies, and assisting with setup and breakdown of service areas.

Essential job functions include:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Take and serve guest orders promptly and according to service manual.
• Do all necessary sidework as assigned.
• Answer any guest questions about the menu.
• Operate the electronic cash register/P.O.S. system (where applicable).
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

Your kitchen creativity blends with guest-facing service to keep our guests energized and satisfied. You'll prepare fresh, quality items, keep the space spotless, and create a welcoming vibe that guests remember. If you're fast, friendly, professional in appearance, language and behavior, and take pride in the details, you'll help turn quick service into a standout experience. You don't shy away from physical work and supply your inventories that can weigh up to 50 lbs. The pride you have in your organizational and time management skills will be a great benefit in this role.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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