Cook

Holiday Inn Tyler Conference Center; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Tyler Conference Center is seeking a cook/kitchen helper to prepare food to standard portions, follow recipes, and support busy kitchen operations.

You will start items prepared ahead of time, date and rotate perishables, and ensure proper temperatures. The role involves lifting up to 100 lbs, coordinating with servers, and maintaining buffet stock during shifts.

Qualifications

• Dexterity to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time to avoid over-preparing.
• Date and rotate perishables and keep temperatures proper.
• Check pars, plan prep, and keep buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage, cover/date perishables.
• Maintain equipment and assist in cost control and waste reduction.
• Follow attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity

Lifting

Communication

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Tyler, TX 75703Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $13.00 - $16.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyPrepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.