Cook

Plazahotelelpaso; Riviera Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaza Hotel El Paso is seeking a Cook to prepare dishes according to recipes and standards while upholding safety and sanitation. The role involves following prep guidelines, washing and cutting ingredients, and presenting food for service with attention to guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, handling food safely, and supporting sustainability practices. Availability for varied shifts, including holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training is required.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety practices helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items according to standards.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; trim meat as needed.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Cook meats, fish, vegetables using bake, roast, broil and steam methods.
• Bake breads and other baked goods as required.
• Portion, present, and package for pickup or service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Store food items securely and rotate stock properly.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction and service quality.
• Follow food safety and sustainability guidelines as required.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma preferred

Job description

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It