Restaurant Cook 3rd shift

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B 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. The all-new, vibrant 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends indoor and outdoor luxury to elevate the experience of Oahu resorts. Coming soon, the destination pool deck with private cabanas will offer a saltwater infinity pool, a shallow-water pool and club for kids, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. The Pantry 1 is responsible for preparing all Cold 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.

Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.

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.

Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, saut, braising, roasting and par-cooking.

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

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

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.

Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.

Highgate Hotels