Cafeteria Cook

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO allowances

Employee rates at Accor properties

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking a culinary professional to join their team at Fairmont Pittsburgh. This role involves preparing food for lunch and dinner, ensuring quality in service while maintaining the café's cleanliness and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have previous culinary experience and be team-oriented.

In addition to competitive salaries, employees enjoy generous PTO, employee rates at Accor properties, and opportunities for professional development through various learning programs.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience required, with banquet experience as an asset.
• Ability to learn station set-up, cooking techniques, and cleaning routines.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in all areas of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for daily lunch and dinner meal periods.
• Ensures café food is flavorful and healthy.
• Works with the Chef team to minimize food waste.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic knife skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Pittsburgh is a 4‑diamond LEED‑certified luxury hotel located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural, and retail hub. The hotel offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting.

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepares food for daily lunch and dinner meal periods
• Serves prepared food to employees
• Has strong knowledge of properly storing, rotating, and maintaining products
• Checks and completes mise en place
• Ensures the café is kept stocked with ice and sodas
• Ensures the café has an adequate amount of food for each service period
• Ensures café food is flavorful and healthy
• Assists to keep the café clean and organized
• Assists to keep tables clean and stocked with napkins and condiments
• Remains in the café during peak hours to ensure a clean and full buffet
• Works with the Chef team to minimize food waste and support sustainability initiatives
• Carries out any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience is required; experience in banquets is an asset
• Ability to learn correct station set‑up, cooking techniques, and cleaning routines
• Constantly checks quality and quantities of mise en place
• Is a team player and willing to help when and wherever needed
• Able to work with cooks on maintaining walk‑ins and shared areas
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly
• All tasks are completed with 100% attention to detail
• Must have at least basic knife skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the kitchen
• Requires open availability, including weekends and holidays

What Is In It For You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefit plans
• Generous PTO allowances
• Employee rates at Accor properties in NCA region
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like WATCH

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.