Cook

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals in line with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. You’ll collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Candidates should have hotel or culinary experience, a combination of education and experience, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience is expected.
• Previous culinary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• You will be the culinary talent behind our hotel's dining experiences, preparing meals that delight guests.
• Prepare menu items, ensure food safety and quality standards, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• You will report to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• A culinary career path can lead to roles such as line cook, sous chef, or executive chef.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Guest service

Education

Culinary training

Hotel/restaurant experience

Job description

As a Cook, you will prepare high-quality meals in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. You’ll work closely with the culinary team to ensure timely, safe, and delicious food service for guests. This role requires attention to detail, efficiency, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the culinary talent behind our hotel's exceptional dining experiences, preparing delicious and fresh meals that delight our guests.
• Your daily tasks will include preparing menu items, ensuring food safety and quality standards, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• You will report to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• A career as a cook can lead to opportunities as a line cook, sous chef, or even executive chef within the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience
• Previous culinary experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.