FT Cook

Hei Hotels Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Meals provided

Parking discount

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is hiring a kitchen associate in New Orleans to prepare food to consistent quality and assist in various kitchen functions. The role requires dexterity to operate food machinery and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Strong verbal and written communication is valued.

Responsibilities include following recipes, rotating perishables, and maintaining standards. We offer uniforms, meals, and parking benefits as part of our team perks.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate food machinery.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items ahead of time without over preparing.
• Date and rotate perishables; keep temperatures correct.
• Check pars, plan prep, and keep buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage and cover perishables.
• Help control food cost and waste per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Be punctual and available to work regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lift 100 lbs

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

Where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street, the Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans provides luxury accommodations amid the beating heart of the legendary French Quarter. Discover a rich diversity of elegant comforts and conveniences, including free Wi‑Fi, flat screen HD TVs, a sparkling outdoor seasonal swimming pool, an acclaimed on‑site restaurant and state‑of‑the‑art fitness facility. Just outside, you’ll enjoy a whirlwind of enchanting festivals, theater, music, cultural exhibits and culinary delights. At the Astor Crowne Plaza, associates are family not just employees. We offer complimentary uniforms, meals and 24/7 discounted downtown parking.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates.

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, 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 designated 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 per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.

• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.