Cook

Donohoe Hospitality Services; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Donohoe Hospitality Services is hiring a Cook at The Hotel at the University of Maryland. The role involves planning and preparing food production for various outlets and adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong culinary skills and experience in a kitchen environment.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at enhancing employee quality of life.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, and set up production for F&B outlets.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with safety guidelines.
• Create new menu ideas and contribute to menu development.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure

Time management

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Details

Position: Cook

Location: The Hotel at the University of Maryland

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Executive Chef | Food & Beverage Manager

Status: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour (experience-based compensation)

Position Summary

Our cooks are responsible for meticulously planning, prepping, and setting up food production for all food and beverage (F&B) outlets within the hotel. This role involves creating detailed preparation schedules, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored, and coordinating with other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow. Cooks must also adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring that the kitchen remains clean and organized at all times. They play a key role in menu development, contributing ideas for new dishes and ensuring that all food items meet the hotel's high standards of quality and presentation. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. Candidate must have weekend and evening availability as needed.

Essential Functions

• Complete various assigned production and preparation tasks.
• Ensure that all production equipment is working. Report any problems immediately to supervisor.
• Refer any guest problems or complaints to Executive Chef.
• Prepare and arrange food according to standardized recipes.
• Continually update knowledge of hotel recipes, food preparation and presentation.
• Store and handle food properly by following HACCP procedures. Report and document any observed safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately.
• Coordinate activities so that service and kitchen runs efficiently.
• Maintain high health standards in the cleaning of work area and equipment.
• Ensure work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized at the beginning, during and at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with Food and Beverage Manager to create new menu items for cook to order line.
• Date and label prepared products for rotation.
• Train staff members as directed.
• Requisition food products from the storeroom.
• Follow proper check handling/food issuing procedures.
• Exercise and maintain daily cleanliness of the kitchen to provide a safe and organized workspace.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
• The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.

Education and Experience

• Prior cooking experience required.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Operational knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, hotel room discounts, and more. Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work.

Minimum 32 hours per week to qualify.

We also offer daily pay access where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.