Hotel Cook I — Luxury Kitchen Lead

Highgate Hotels, LP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook I at The Newbury Boston is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for all outlets, Banquets, Room Service and Employee Cafeteria, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.

The role also ensures cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and storage areas, while following FIFO and cost-control practices, and supporting any kitchen station as needed to maintain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Have thorough working knowledge of menus and preparation required to produce food according to hotel standards.
• Follow FIFO standard and ensure team follow that in all operations.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and storage areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team or station in an absence of chef or other manager.
• Assist in controlling costs by maintaining food cost within budgeted guidelines.
• Keep inventory level of food items required for day to day operation and assist in ordering.
• Ensure that all employees practice safe work habits at all times.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Cost control

Inventory management

Team supervision

Job description

The Cook I at The Newbury Boston is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for all outlets, Banquets, Room Service and Employee Cafeteria, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.

The role also ensures cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and storage areas, while following FIFO and cost-control practices, and supporting any kitchen station as needed to maintain efficiency.