Buffet Cook

PHP HOT SPRINGS LLC; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company match

Paid Time Off and State required sick

8 Paid Holidays

Hotel discounts by brand

Job summary

PHP HOT SPRINGS LLC is seeking a Buffet Cook in Hot Springs, AR to prepare and cook buffet items to menu specifications. You will maintain sanitation, stock the buffet, and ensure guest satisfaction in a high-volume kitchen.

Requires a minimum of 2 years' cooking experience, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and strong knowledge of health and safety standards. This 32-hour weekly role offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Clean, stock, and restock workstations.
• Cook the exact number of items to keep buffet stocked.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment (grills, fryers, griddles).
• Pre-cook items to prepare for later use.
• Verify quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work areas.

Skills

Communication

Accuracy

Independent work

Health & safety knowledge

Professional appearance

Job description

We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance.SUMMARY: The Buffet Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking buffet food items to menu specifications.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensilsCook the exact number of items to keep buffet stockedMaintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areasMeasure ingredients required for specific food items being preparedOperate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddlesPre-cook items such as bacon, in order to prepare them for later useVerify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantityWash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cookingClean, stock, and restock workstationsPerforms other related duties as assigned by managementQUALIFICATIONS:Ability to communicate effectively with other team membersDemonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessPerforms work with little or no supervision; works independentlyKnowledge of all health and safety regulations and proceduresCommitment to excellence and high standardsAbility to manage priorities and workflowProfessional appearance and demeanorEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Minimum 2 years' cooking experience, preferably high volumeCOMPETENCIES:PHYSICAL Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Quantity-Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Attendance/Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.Dependability-Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Continually required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and twistFrequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 lbs.Frequent exposure to extreme heat or cold and loud noiseSALARY: 13.00 to 16.00HOURS: 32 weeklyBENEFITS:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompany paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance401(k) with Company matchPaid Time Off and State required sick pay8 Paid HolidaysHotel discounts by brand