AM Cook

New Castle Hotels & Resorts; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking an AM Cook to create memorable dining experiences. You will prepare delicious meals, maintain kitchen safety, and work as part of a dynamic team. This role requires attention to detail and a passion for culinary arts, making it essential to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of prior cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for guests based on established guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

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Skills

You are the culinary artist who transforms the Executive Chef's vision into a flavorful reality. Whether preparing a delicious breakfast, an exquisite lunch, a mouthwatering dinner, or a grand banquet, you take pride in your craft and are dedicated to perfecting every dish. With your attention to detail and passion for cooking, you play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. The kitchen can be full of action and activity, but you thrive in such an environment, while working safely and following the established protocols. You are a professional - knowing how much to order to stay in budget, how much to prepare based on the house count, how to keep a clean kitchen, and how to handle food safely. The Chef has a great kitchen team, and you are someone who contributes to that greatness while learning new skills and developing your expertise. In the role of AM Cook you will:

1. Be Great at What You Do - If the Lead Cook, you are a role model in the kitchen for all other staff and have mastered their jobs and are able to train or assist them as needed. As a Line Cook, you know how to prepare delicious high-quality food for restaurant and/or banquet guests based on established guidelines and do so every day. If a Pantry/Prep Cook, you are responsible for all cold food items prepared in the kitchen, such as salads, cold appetizers, desserts, sandwiches, salad dressings, etc., so you have a major contribution to every meal. And, if the Breakfast Cook, you help our guests start their day with a hot meal and a smile - an important job.
2. Be a Team Player - The Cooks are responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets and for maintaining a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leave happy.
3. Be an Everything Clean and Organized Fanatic - Professional Cooks know how to keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step.
4. Be a Safety & Security Agent - following your hotel's established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistance as needed.

Job Requirements

Depending on the role, 1 (year for Pantry/Prep) to 5 years (for Lead) of prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred with banquet, fine dining, and line experience required for certain roles. Culinary training in a college setting preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely. This job involves performing medium work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to stand for long periods without sitting or leaning. The ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, and work under variable temperatures and noise levels. Near vision is required to see details at close range. Must be able to move quickly and agilely if situations arise that require quick assistance, and work long hours as often required. Good communication skills are essential, including the ability to convey and understand information in English.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Restaurants