Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Statesville; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment is looking for a cook to oversee the preparation and quality service of menu items while adhering to brand standards and safety regulations. The cook will ensure efficient food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and engage with guests to guarantee satisfaction. Candidates must possess a Food Handler’s License and strong communication skills. Flexibility in work schedule and duties is essential.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's License or Certification is required.
• Must be proficient in using a computer system.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper and efficient preparation of all foods.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of work areas.
• Check with customers to ensure satisfaction and address any issues.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently and with others

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Displays good initiative

Education

Food Handler’s License or Certification

Job description

The cook’s main duties are to plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items while complying with brand standards and company policies as well as state and local sanitation laws. The following reflects the essential job duties but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Duties of this job may be changed at management’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper and efficient preparation of all foods, ensuring that quality and quantity standards are met
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of work areas
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
• Meet with manager and staff to review assignments, changes and anticipated business level
• Maintain accurate inventory of all items
• Develop good relationship with vendors/suppliers
• Set up work station with required tools, equipment and supplies
• Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day
• Check POS printer at work station to ensure it is in working worker
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by health department and hotel requirements
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties such as returning food items to proper storage areas, rotating all returned product, label all items, clean up and wipe down all food prep areas, equipment and utensils
• Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Check the working condition of equipment and report to supervisor all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment
• Knows all safety and emergency procedures
• Maintains awareness of all rates
• Communicates with the previous and following shifts
• Ensures compliance with energy conservation and job safety requirements
• Ensure efficient completion of daily assignments in a timely manner
• Report all safety concerns to management
• Attend and participate in all mandatory trainings and meetings
• Flexible with schedule and assignments
• Maintain effective performance under pressure
• May perform similar duties as requested by supervisor

Requirements

• Food Handler’s License or Certification
• Must be able to use computer system
• Excellentcustomer service skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi task
• Displays good initiative