Cook II

Choice Hotels International, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Employee Hotel Discount Rate

Friends & Family Hotel Discount Rate

Free Meal

Full benefits package including health

Employer paid Accident Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time after 90

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Bereavement

Paid Floating Holidays

Job summary

Choice Hotels International, Inc in Wisconsin is seeking a professional cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and garnish all food orders, maintain clean work areas, and ensure dishes meet quality and safety standards.

Requires at least two years cooking experience, 18+, culinary degree preferred; ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays; strong attention to detail and guest-focused hospitality.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum cooking experience in a high-volume environment.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand basic cooking directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and garnishes all food orders per menu specifications.
• Maintains organized work areas, coolers and storage areas.
• Serves safe, high-quality and visually appealing dishes.
• Cleans and sanitizes work station per schedule.
• Delivers 100% guest satisfaction through genuine hospitality.

Skills

Cooking experience

Attention to detail

Guest relations

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visitwww.choicehotels.com. The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Days and Hours Varies /Flexible Availability Required

WHAT WE OFFER

Our quirky group offers a break from the repetition, with no two days that are ever the same. We are pleased to offer:

• Day 1 Employee Hotel Discount Rate
• Friends & Family Hotel Discount Rate
• Free Meal
• Daily 1st of the Month after 30 Day of Employment: Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!
• Employer paid Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 90 Days: Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• 1 Year: Paid Floating Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders in accordance with menu specifications under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
• Serves food that is safe to eat, fresh and visually appealing
• Cleans and sanitizes work station according to cleaning schedule
• Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson Blu experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectation
• Performs other duties as required by Management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our Guests

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age, or older
• Minimum two years of cooking experience, preferably in an upscale high volume environment
• Culinary degree preferred
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Attention to detail
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must have excellent attendance and reliability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Long hours are sometimes required, ability to work flexible schedule
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, frequent bending, occasionally stoop or crawl
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and use force or exertion up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office and kitchen equipment

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.

One of the nation’s largest lodging franchisors, Choice Hotels is the industry’s challenger brand – a company that chooses to bet on itself and stands for its associates, franchise owners, and guests to do the same.

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