Cook 1

Cook 1The Cook 1 is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for all outlets, Banquets, Room Service and Employee Cafeteria, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.Responsibilities include having thorough working knowledge of menus and preparation required to produce food according to hotel standards, leading the team or station in the absence of chef or other manager, assisting in controlling costs by maintaining food cost within budgeted guidelines, keeping the inventory level of food items required for day to day operation, and assisting the chef in ordering process. The Cook 1 must follow FIFO standard "first in and first out" and ensure team follow that in all operations. They must ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to opening the restaurant and Room Service in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours. They are also responsible for ensuring the completion and display of buffet items according to hotel standards, supervising and assisting on kitchen line during restaurant operating hours to maintain the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality, and supporting any position in the kitchen that is in need of help.Additionally, the Cook 1 supervises and assists in the food preparation for Banquets as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders. They ensure banquet items are completed on time and check with Banquet Manager or Supervisor for time, cover count or any other changes. They supervise the preparation of food for the Employee Cafeteria, as necessary, and ensure that food is prepared following hotel standard recipes. The Cook 1 is familiar with all kitchen tools and equipment to include: Electric slicer, buffalo chopper, commercial blender, ovens, broilers, range tops, steam kettles, grill, fryer, mixers, food processors, meat grinders, seam table, knives, etc.They 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, and supervise and assist with the break down of buffets and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period. The Cook 1 ensures that all employees practice safe work habits at all times to avoid injury to self or other employees, assist, as necessary, with the following: Scheduling, ordering, cost controls, training, production charts, daily inventory charts, overseeing daily prep list and ensure completion, assist in maintaining a key control system within the kitchen, be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures, 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 Breakroom is kept neat, orderly and clean, maintain high food quality standards in the kitchen and find ways to improve upon them, follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety, maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas, ensure that all the equipment goes to proper storage as events end, and assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred, at least 3 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 2 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, previous supervisory responsibility preferred, banquet/production experience required, flexible and long hours sometimes required, medium work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, ability to stand during entire shift, ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold, maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times, must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner, must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests, must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines, approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner, attend all hotel required meetings and trainings, maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel, maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag, comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations, maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions, must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary, must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives, must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas, must be able to maintain confidentiality of information, must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs, and perform other duties as requested by management.Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law), employee assistance program (EAP), educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement, paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law. For Employees Based in Washington: 8 paid holidays per year, up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next. For Employees Based in Colorado: 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year, up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. For Employees Based in California: 8 paid holidays per year, up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO, Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next. Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable. The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions.