Guest-Focused Hotel Cook & Kitchen Leader

Ascent Hospitality; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms Provided

Hotel Discount Program

Health benefits

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Cook to join our hotel-based culinary team. You will prepare appetizing foods for guests, maintain standards, and collaborate with a unified team to deliver exceptional service across hotel, restaurant, and banquet facilities.

Requirements include high school diploma, culinary experience, and ServSafe/food handler certifications within 30 days. Candidates should be capable of standing long hours in a fast-paced kitchen and communicating effectively with guests and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year or more culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must obtain food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly professional and responsive customer service to hotel and restaurant guest and staff.
• Prepare food in accordance with productivity, health and safety standards, cost controls and forecast.
• Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
• Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation.
• Adhere to all applicable brand standards regarding Food and Beverage service.
• Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and equipment.
• Set up and organize catering functions according to plan.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items and composition.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen.
• Assist with the set-up of the kitchen line.
• Assist with restocking of supplies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Management and other Team Members.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Team communication

Flexible schedule

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Cook to join our hotel-based culinary team. You will prepare appetizing foods for guests, maintain standards, and collaborate with a unified team to deliver exceptional service across hotel, restaurant, and banquet facilities.

Requirements include high school diploma, culinary experience, and ServSafe/food handler certifications within 30 days. Candidates should be capable of standing long hours in a fast-paced kitchen and communicating effectively with guests and