Cook

Crowne Plaza Lansing; Lansing (MI); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation time

Vacation Enhancement

Personal Day

Paid Holidays

Funeral/Bereavement Leave

Footwear Reimbursement Policy

$20,000 Life Insurance Policy

Holiday Bonus

Sick time

Travel Benefits at IHG Hotels & Resor…

Friends and Family Rate at Crowne Plaz

Résumé du poste

Crowne Plaza Lansing is seeking a Cook to craft meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, translating creativity into high-quality dishes while ensuring consistency with recipes and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, stocking coolers, reviewing daily par sheets, and supporting culinary and steward tasks. Opportunities to grow with the hotel and participate in a range of hospitality activities are available.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to follow food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the primary workplace languages.
• Efficiently prioritize tasks and manage time in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and produce meals for hotel events and daily service.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Follow standardized recipes and presentation guidelines for consistency.
• Review par sheets and assist with inventory and prep tasks.
• Report equipment malfunctions or shortages to the Director of Culinary Services.

Connaissances

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Description

As a Cook, you'll be at the heart of our culinary adventures, preparing delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. If you love working in a dynamic kitchen environment where creativity meets quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and make every guest’s stay extraordinary!

• Prepare and produce meals for Kindred Table and Crowne Plaza Lansing hotel events.


• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.


• Uphold a high-quality food standards by consistently following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.


• Ensure the coolers are stocked to pars.


• Review daily par sheets to complete prep.


• Complete daily cleaning tasks and any other assigned cleaning duty; maintain cleanliness standards.


• Assist with all culinary needs and steward functions as necessary.


• Report any equipment failures or supply shortages to the Director of Culinary Services.

Benefits and Discounts Provided to Company Employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Vacation time


• Vacation Enhancement


• Personal Day


• Paid Holidays


• Funeral/Bereavement Leave


• Pet Bereavement


• Footwear Reimbursement Policy


• $20,000 Life Insurance Policy


• Holiday Bonus


• Sick time


• Travel Benefits at IHG® Hotels & Resorts Worldwide


• Friends and Family Rate at the Crowne Plaza Lansing


• Retirement Plan with company match

Benefits eligibility varies based on position, employment status, and length of service.

Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and food preparation methods, with a solid grasp of various cuisines and dietary requirements.


• Ability to follow food safety regulations and sanitation practices, ensuring a clean and compliant kitchen environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the primary languages used in the workplace.


• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and manage time to meet service demands and service standards in a dynamic kitchen setting.


• Proven experience in a collaborative environment, contributing to a positive workplace culture where all perspectives are valued and respected.


• Willingness to adapt to changing demands, including accommodating special dietary requests and adjusting menus as necessary.


• Capable of identifying and addressing issues swiftly, including reporting equipment malfunctions and stock shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.


• Strong focus on detail in food presentation and recipe adherence, consistently delivering high-quality dishes.


• Familiarity with inventory management processes, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring timely disposal of outdated items to maintain food quality and safety.


• Basic computational skills to accurately measure ingredients, manage portion sizes, and assist with inventory calculations.


• Demonstrate proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and food preparation methods, with a solid grasp of various cuisines and dietary requirements.


• Ability to follow food safety regulations and sanitation practices, ensuring a clean and compliant kitchen environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the primary languages used in the workplace.


• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and manage time to meet service demands and service standards in a dynamic kitchen setting.


• Proven experience in a collaborative environment, contributing to a positive workplace culture where all perspectives are valued and respected.


• Willingness to adapt to changing demands, including accommodating special dietary requests and adjusting menus as necessary.


• Capable of identifying and addressing issues swiftly, including reporting equipment malfunctions and stock shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.


• Basic computational skills to accurately measure ingredients, manage portion sizes, and assistwith inventory calculations.


• Ability to perform most work tasks in a moderate environment controlled by hotel systems, with the capacity to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), for extended periods of up to four hours.


• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 10 hours in length in a limited space.


• Ability to position self to fulfill cleaning tasks.


• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Ability to navigate necessary software and applications.


• Ability to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally maneuver carts or equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.


• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces.

Qualifications and Requirements

A high school or equivalent education is preferred. Minimum of six months of prior food service experience is preferred. Must be at the minimum age to serve alcohol in line with any local legislative requirements.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings are required.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with Crowne Plaza Lansing rules and regulations for the safe and effective operations of the Hotel’s facilities. Associates who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including, separation.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within the guidance and compliance with Federal and State laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.