Hotel Bistro Cook 4PM-11PM, PT or FT

Courtyard Downtown at USC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard Columbia in Columbia, SC is seeking a Hotel Bistro Cook for 4PM-11PM, PT or FT to prepare high quality breakfast and restaurant items. You will work in a fast paced hotel kitchen, ensuring food is presented well and served hot.

Responsibilities include preparing hot items, maintaining temperatures, garnishing, keeping areas clean and stocked, and ensuring guest satisfaction. A proven cooking background and knowledge of food safety are required, with strong teamwork to succeed in a busy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; culinary training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot breakfast bar/restaurant items and presents food attractively.
• Maintains proper temperatures in warmers and ensures quality.
• Prepares appropriate portions based on occupancy.
• Keeps food quantities and quality high in warmers to serve customers well.
• Garnishes orders as per menu specifications and ensures proper presentation.
• Checks coolers and storage areas for cleanliness and quality.
• Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy.
• Cares for ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and equipment.
• Attends to restaurant customers and communicates issues to staff.
• Ensures breakfast area and dining room are ready for customers.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Team player

Under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Hotel Bistro Cook 4PM-11PM, PT or FT

Courtyard Columbia, Columbia, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7398

Salary Range: $14.00 To $17.00 Hourly

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To contribute to customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high quality food products in accordance with the standards of the hotel

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares all "hot" items for breakfast bar and/or restaurant in the prescribed manner and presents food in an attractive and appealing manner.
• Ensures food in warmers maintains required temperatures
• Prepares appropriate amount of food in accordance with hotel occupancy
• Maintains amount and quality of food in warmers to Ensure that each customer will receive high quality food from the breakfast bar
• Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, ensuring proper plate presentation
• Checks all coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity, and quality of food products
• Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy
• Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by attending to restaurant customer needs
• Informs host/hostess or manager of any customer dissatisfaction
• Ensures that breakfast area/restaurant is in proper condition for arrival of customers
• Verifies workstations are stocked, neat and orderly
• Checks the overall condition of the dining room, insuring its readiness for customers

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as cook
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable; Training from a culinary school will be an asset

JOB SETTING AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this position work primarily indoors. To perform the job successfully the candidate must possess manual dexterity, must be able to stand for long periods of time, have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out, and operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils. Fluency in the English language and the ability to speak, hear, read and write are required as is the ability to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business requirements.

Disclaimer This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.