Cook

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts in Newport News, VA is seeking an enthusiastic Cook to prepare, season, and cook a variety of dishes for hotel guests and events. You will work with the kitchen team to ensure quality, portion control, and timely service.

Responsibilities include following health regulations, preparing for daily menus, opening and closing duties, and communicating specials and 86'd items to service staff. Experience in food prep and a culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook dishes according to menu.
• Maintain sanitation according to health regulations.
• Check quality of raw and cooked foods.
• Complete opening duties and prep for the day.
• Inform staff of 86'd items and specials.
• Store, label, and date items; close out after shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Speed

Teamwork

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

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.