Hotel Restaurant Prep Cook

Cook I

As Cook I, you will be responsible for preparing food according to recipe specifications and ensuring the overall success of our daily culinary operations. The Cook I should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Additionally, the Cook I should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

Always have a notebook to write recipes, procedures and prep lists with.

Clearly communicate using professional language

Discuss hotel status, special attention arrivals and/or special attention guests with dietary/allergic restrictions, kitchen status (equipment repairs, cleanliness, and special needs projects), kitchen morale, suggestions of ways to improve guests experiences through new food offerings and ideas to drive revenue.

Daily communications with stewards to ensure kitchen is running at the highest possible sanitary standards.

Give and log daily, weekly and monthly projects to the stewards for areas of concern.

Constantly pushing self to learn more about food service through books, magazines and dining out.

Ensure complete wash and sanitized kitchen is passed over to the next shift.

Ensure stewards have followed their daily, scheduled cleanliness of walk-ins, lines and general area of stewarding and kitchen.

Daily line checks with team members ensuring quality and shelf life of product. Responsible for (Preventative) Maintenance log in Chef's office with engineering team.

Thorough check of all walk-ins to ensure proper storage and rotation.

Responsible for shift line-ups, informing F&B staff of specials and menu items no longer available.

Keep par items ordered for dry storage and produce walk-in.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials.

Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues.

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.

Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars.

At least 1 year of related work experience.

Proficient in verbal and written English communication

Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment)

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel.

Starwood Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any special accommodation, please visit People Operations.

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