Cook

AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Hotel AKA NoMad is seeking a talented Cook to join our culinary team and contribute to a growing creative kitchen journey. You will prepare dishes to meet flavor, aroma, and visual standards, safely operate kitchen equipment, and maintain quality and safety throughout service.

The role offers opportunities to learn from seasoned chefs and grow within a renowned property. We value guest-focused service, teamwork, and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook with strong guest service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow service manuals and kitchen handbooks.
• Prepare foods from standard recipes and adjust flavor with supervisor input.
• Follow safe food handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Weigh and measure ingredients to control recipes.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and moving dishes between stations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.

Skills

Guest service skills

Problem solving

Energetic attitude

English proficiency

Food handlers license

Cook experience

High school diploma

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hotel AKA Nomad is seeking a talented Cook to join our team and become an integral part of our culinary journey.

Offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cook to showcase their talent, learn from experienced chefs and contribute to our growing success. As a Cook, you will prepare dishes that meet AKA's expectations for flavor, aroma, and visual appeal, safely uses kitchen equipment, prepares foods from standard recipes, measures and maintains food quality throughout the service period and stores and holds foods according to standards and safe food handling practices.

Team Member Responsibilities:

• Read and familiarize yourself with all service manuals and handbooks.
• Provides food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood, and other preparation duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Prepares all foods according to recipe, tasting and adjusting flavor profile with assistance from supervisor(s).
• Follows safe food handling practices and procedures.
• Controls recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Assists Chef(s) in his/her food preparation duties by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator, as directed.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; steam-cleaning or hosing garbage containers; following sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies and foodstuffs ready by inventorying stock; requisitioning supplies and foodstuffs; verifying receipt; storing.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances kitchen and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong guest service skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated energetic, self-motivating and a "can do" positive attitude.
• Proficiency in English (written and oral).
• Food Handlers Licensed preferred.
• At least 2 years of previous cook experience preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability o be flexible with work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Skills Needed: Motivational, verbal communication, written communication and manageability.

Our Team Members enjoy very generous PTO; Health; Dental; Vision and 401(k) benefit plans. We recognize and promote top performers because we know that our success is due to your achievements.

Welcome to Hotel AKA NoMad, where sleek design and residential comforts converge. Envisioned by globally renowned architect and designer, Piero Lissoni, Hotel AKA NoMad invites guests to experience sophisticated guestrooms and suites, luxurious amenities and enhanced services. Hotel AKA NoMad has been thoughtfully curated for the discerning, design-minded traveler. Guests will enjoy exquisite spaces that offer an inspiring, welcoming ambiance, including a world class wine bar & lounge, an inviting mezzanine to enjoy a delicious European-style breakfast, and tranquil lobby, where one can meet friends, family or business partners before heading out for the day.

AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences is a family owned and operated company, we consider our Team Members the most important asset. With over 100 years of history and experience behind us we’re always looking for Team Members ready to join our family. Grow with us!

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