Cook

Embassy-Suites-Sarasota; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Sarasota is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare food items per recipes and brand standards while maintaining safety and sanitation. The role includes station setup/breakdown, portioning, cooking with multiple appliances, and ensuring quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year as line cook or prep cook, with a high school diploma or GED, and is able to lift up to 25 lbs. Strong teamwork and communication are valued, with computer skills a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years’ restaurant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a line cook and/or prep cook.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing ≤25 lbs.
• Extended periods of walking and standing.
• Able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping.
• Computer skills helpful in position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment.
• Check and ensure the corrections of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures, report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary: Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and brand standards, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment._____________________________________________________________________________Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prepares ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food.Wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.Weigh, measure and mix ingredients.Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.Prepare cold foods.Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down station.Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment.Check and ensure the corrections of the temperature of appliances and food.Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures, report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.Adhere to any and all safety procedures set out by the hotel and the department of healthBehave in a professional and pleasant mannerQualifications:Education: High school diploma or GED plus 2 years’ restaurant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a line cook and/or prep cook Requires the ability to lift, carry push, pull and place objects weighing less or equal to 25 lbs. without assistance. Position requires extended periods of walking and standing. Able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping. Excellent verbal and written communication skills a plus. Able to work in a team and be detailed oriented. Computer skills helpful in position.