Cook Part Time

Spire Hospitality; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic hotel in San Francisco seeks a cook to ensure food is prepared to high standards, providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health regulations. Candidates should have culinary training and cooking experience, with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Culinary training preferred.
• Cooking experience required.
• Ability to obtain necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standard recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness in food storage and preparation areas.
• Perform general cleaning tasks as assigned.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Sanitation standards

Mathematical skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 200 lbs

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Education

Culinary or Apprenticeship program

Job description

Description

A historic landmark dating back to 1908, The Barnes Union Square Hotel is a guest's urban retreat paired with refined elegance. Located by San Francisco's Union Square, right across from the famous Powell Street Cable Car, you will easily get to work via BART and witness the Bay's daily hustle and bustle.

Job Overview: To ensure food is cooked in accordance with established standards in order to
provide optimal customer service.

Compensation: $23-$25/Hour

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check.
* Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control size.
* Keeps all refrigeration, storage and working areas in clean and in proper working condition.
* Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation. Reads and
employs math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
* Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by
supervisor to adhere to health standards.
* Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
* Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up unexpected
spills.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and
demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
* Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
* Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
* Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e. stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, fryers, steamers,
kettles, etc.
* Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and
portion sizes.
* Ability to read and write the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and
communicate with other employees.
* Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons,
spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing
a maximum of 200 lbs.
* Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces.
* Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Other Expectations:

* Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time,
is essential to the successful performance of this position.
* Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying
schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
* All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards
available).
* Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
* Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications:

* Any combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills
and abilities. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
* Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.
* Cooking experience required.
* Additional language ability preferred.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Food Service (required)

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