Cook

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel near Seattle Tacoma International Airport is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards in food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing food items, managing storage, and assisting other kitchen personnel as needed. The role requires flexibility in shifts and a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Checks and controls proper storage of products.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigeration and working areas.

Skills

Food and Beverage Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Job description

What you will be doing

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when need.

The ideal candidate for this position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.

EOE/M/F/D/V,

Source: Hospitality Online