Cook

crestline-external; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Crestline-external is seeking a Bistro Cook at Courtyard Louisville Downtown. The ideal candidate will prepare delicious dishes while adhering to health and safety regulations, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Key responsibilities include cooking various dishes, ensuring food quality, and completing opening and closing duties effectively. Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and culinary training or apprenticeship is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and handling is required.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook dishes for the hotel.
• Maintain sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Check the quality of food products to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food preparation

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Culinary training or apprenticeship certification

Job description

Bring Your Passion for Cooking to Our Hotel Kitchen at Courtyard Louisville Downtown!

Love creating delicious dishes that make people smile?

We’re looking for aBistroCook to join our team and help deliver unforgettable dining experiences to our guests.

If you enjoy working with fresh ingredients and take pride in every plate, we’d love to meet you!

Overview

The Cook will prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts for the hotel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Complete opening duties: a) Set up the workstation with tools, equipment, and supplies. b) Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies. c) Check production schedule and pars. d) Establish priority items for the day. e) Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the menu of the day.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and the number of available menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
• Closing Duties: a) Return all food items to the proper storage areas. b) Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away. c) Straighten up and organize all storage areas. d) Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, shelves. e) Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations. f) Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize and organize; follow directions thoroughly; work cohesively with co‑workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.