Cook

Plazahotelelpaso; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Cook to prepare diverse cuisine items according to established recipes, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. You will work through prep, cooking, and plating tasks, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.

The role requires prior culinary experience or training, and adherence to sanitation standards; schedules may include holidays and weekends as needed to meet guest satisfaction and service levels.

Qualifications

• Must have prior culinary experience or formal training in food prep.
• Sanitation certification may be required by state health dept.
• Ability to follow recipes and standards precisely.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; 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 pickup or service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and sustainability guidelines.

Skills

Culinary experience

Equivalent training

Education

High School diploma preferred

Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required

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

Source: HHM Hotels