Fry Cook - Seasonal, Full Time

Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Overview: The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, 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 work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

This seasonal role will be from October 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027.

Applications will be accepted between 8/21/2026 through 9/12/2026.

In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.

Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, and dairy and meat products.
Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
Prepare food for Banquets, ad required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
Use Production Charts as specified by hotel’s standards.
Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
Culinary experience required.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Ability to stand during entire shift
Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.