Cook 1 | City Cruises Norfolk (must be available to work weekends)

City Experiences; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Cook 1 for its operations in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidate will contribute to food preparation and general galley operations while ensuring exceptional service to guests and coworkers. This role requires at least one year of kitchen experience and a commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year previous kitchen experience required.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential.
• Must possess a service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food following prescribed recipes.
• Inspect food areas for safe food-handling practices.
• Assist in routine cleaning of galley and equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hospitality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook 1 | City Cruises Norfolk (must be available to work weekends)

City Experiences is seeking Cooks for its City Cruises Operation in Norfolk, VA.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40- year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

The Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production, contributes to general galley operations including receiving and storing provisions, is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

• Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in Our Service System (OSS)
• Prepare high-quality food following prescribed recipes and production specifications
• Receive and organize hot line food orders; portion, arrange, and garnish food for service
• Receive and store food and supplies using proper food-handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable products
• Assist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors
• Greet guests as they enter premise
• Describe dishes to customer
• Deliver food to expediting station
• Maintain buffet areas in accordance with food runner training manual
• Monitor and maintain buffet food and supplies throughout service
• Stock hot boxes on the deck with ample food for service according to par levels
• Complete Buffet Maintenance Checklist and present to manager for review

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
• Other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor on duty

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
• Will be closely supervised; must be able to take direction
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
• Will work for extended periods without sitting
• The nature of the work may be strenuous and the work environment may be warm
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods
• Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
• Must meet minimum state age requirements
• Per maritime law, must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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About the company

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