Cook - The Harpeth Hotel

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC is hiring a Cook for The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee. The successful candidate will prepare culinary delights ensuring guest satisfaction through food quality and presentation. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting in inventory management.

We offer a variety of benefits, including competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality!

Qualifications

• Experience in food/beverage services environment for 3-6 months.
• Strong knowledge of preparing various cuisines, relishes, soups, and salads.
• Manual coordination to handle food containers and operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
• Control food waste and assist in managing food cost problems.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knowledge of food safety

Knife handling skills

Ability to understand English

Education

High school education or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree preferred

Tools

Industrial sized ovens

Cooking ranges

Job description

## Cook - The Harpeth HotelApplylocations: The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, Tennesseetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108478# COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.**POSITION PROFILE**Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES*** Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.* Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.* Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, 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 designed 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.* Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.* Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.* Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.* Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.* Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.* Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.* Able to read, speak and understand English.* Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.* Stand continuously for long periods of time.* Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets# BENEFITS PACKAGE* Competitive Salary* Daily Pay!* Team Member Hotel Discount Program* Uniforms Provided for most positions* Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options* Paid PTO* 401k with employer match* Food and Beverage Discounts* Tuition Reimbursement**WHY THE HARPETH:**As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!