Hospitality Cook - Guest Experience & Banquets

Ascent Hospitality; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Hotel discount

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Cook to join our team at our hotels and banquet facilities. You will prepare delicious menu items, ensure quality and safety standards, and support kitchen operations to deliver guest satisfaction.

We value teamwork, reliability and a strong customer-service mindset. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with at least one year of culinary experience in hospitality and ServSafe/food handler certifications within 30 days of hire.

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Cook to join our team at our hotels and banquet facilities. You will prepare delicious menu items, ensure quality and safety standards, and support kitchen operations to deliver guest satisfaction.

We value teamwork, reliability and a strong customer-service mindset. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with at least one year of culinary experience in hospitality and ServSafe/food handler certifications within 30 days of hire.