Cook III

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Careers is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to join our team in the United States. You will craft high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, and build strong relationships with teammates and guests alike.

Ideal candidates bring five or more years of kitchen experience, excellent time management, and the ability to multitask under pressure. We support growth, teamwork, and a culture that values individuality and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar or related kitchen role.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and work evenings/weekends when needed.
• Food Handler Certification (If applicable).

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies and restaurant rules as set forth in handbooks.
• Report maintenance or repairs to the Executive Chef.
• Prevent contamination of foods by proper sanitation practices.
• Know and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards.
• Stock and maintain food levels at line stations for a smooth service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Provide high quality presentation of all dishes to guests.
• Execute menu items and adhere to item specifications and presentation.
• Ensure timely preparation and educate staff on menu details.
• Assist in daily cleaning of pantry, line, prep areas, and dish areas.

Skills

Five+ years kitchen experience

Time management

Knife skills

Ability to multitask

Team leadership

Job description

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine. That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

You'll provide guests with excellent food quality and consistency, in an attractive environment, and with professional service. You are hardworking, with a real passion for crafting quality dishes according to restaurant specifications. You love maintaining and building sound working relationships with your teammates. You'll act as an ambassador for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations as set forth in the employee handbook and by management.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
• The demonstration, preparation and execution of each menu item and the item specifications and presentation will be agreed upon.
• Proper guest service requires that the food is produced on a timely basis and that employees are well educated regarding the menu.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:

• Must have five (5) or more years of experience in a similar or related position.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production, little to no supervision necessary.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification (If applicable).
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our hotels and restaurants operate 365 days a year, and scheduling requirements may be based on business needs.

Education and/or Experience: 5 years of previous experience in a related or supportive role is required.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to balance, reach, twist, stretch, push, pull, handle (hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand or hands), finger (picking, pinching, fine manipulation), stand, walk, see, hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, collate/file, and write. The employee is minimally required to kneel, crawl, squat, climb ladders, use a keyboard, dial, and sit. The employee is constantly required to lift and/or move 10-25lbs, frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs, and minimally required to lift and/or move 75-100+lbs.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to produce detailed work, verbally communicate, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and constant interruptions. The employee is occasionally required to use math and reasoning skills. The employee is minimally required to use written communication, have contact with customers, and give presentations.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be continuously exposed to heat, odor, fumes, dampness, oil, grease, noise, vibrations, and will continuously use tools and equipment including; knives and cutting instruments, equipment used for heating and chilling prepared foods and beverages including stoves, ovens, torches, fryers, grills, refrigerators, freezers, and scales. The employee may be moderately exposed to dirt.

Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.