Cook

Courtyard-By-Marriott; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atma Hotel Group is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will prepare a variety of dishes according to standardized recipes, ensuring appealing presentation and consistent quality.

The role prioritizes safety, sanitation, and accurate portion control while delivering guest requests promptly. Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with prior line cook experience preferred for this property.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of line cook experience in a similar size property.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and late nights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items for cooking.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Fulfills guest special requests when possible.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to daily prep lists at start of shift.
• Ensure prep stations are stocked.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to Executive Chef.
• Follow kitchen procedures for reporting food shortages.
• Follow recipes with proper portion sizes and quality standards.
• Stock and maintain food levels on the line.
• Portion food according to standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish standards.
• Handle, label, rotate products per state laws.
• Close kitchen and assist with closing procedures.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and suggest improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Be proactive with guest concerns and deliver flawless service.

Skills

Line cook experience

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Prioritize and organize

Guest service orientation

Team collaboration

Multitask

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Cook

Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager

Job purpose

To accurately, efficiently and consistently prepare food product according to standardized recipes in an appealing and tasteful manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Graciously and in a timely manner fulfill any guest special request when possible.
• Complete all opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to daily prep lists at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Ensure that all prep stations are sufficiently stocked prior to start of shift.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment to Executive Chef.
• Follow kitchen procedures set forth by Executive Chef for reporting food shortages.
• Follows recipes in detail adhering to portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food product on line to assure smooth service during shift.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish based on standard recipes.
• Handle, store, label, and rotate all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws.
• Close kitchen properly and follow closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist other team members with closing procedures.
• Attend all scheduled team member meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Guest Relations

• Be proactive and demonstrate a sense of urgency when dealing with guest concerns.
• Is readily available and approachable to all guests.
• Interact with guests on a frequent basis to obtain feedback about their experience.
• Anticipate the needs of large groups or high profile guests in order to deliver flawless service.

Team Interaction

• Encourage and build mutual respect and cooperation among team members.
• Communicate effectively with all property team members.
• Respond in a timely manner to all members of the Management Team.
• Be professional and courteous towards team members at all times.

Company/Brand Policies & Procedures

• Ensure that all brand standards are adhered to and that the brand culture is promoted within the department.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 1 year of line cook experience in similar size property.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving issues using good, sound judgement.
• Ability to follow directions thoroughly.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to professionally handle guest complaints.Able to work effectively and efficiently with all departments.
• Willing to work flexible hours to include weekends, holidays and late nights.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
• MUST have a passion for providing “excellent” customer service dining experience.
• *And any other job function deemed appropriate by management*

Embark on an exciting hotel career with Atma Hotel Group. Associates at Atma are provided a motivating work environment with generous wages and a wide range of employee benefits. From hotel management jobs to guest-facing jobs interacting with our customers, Atma offers a variety of opportunities for job growth and exciting careers in the hospitality industry.
Although the pandemic challenged Atma Hotels over the last year, putting people first remains our top priority. We invite you to learn more about the measures we’ve taken to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our associates and customers.
We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our teams.