Hotel Kitchen Chef - Banquets & Buffets

Highgate; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Key West is seeking a Cook to prepare all food items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will help ensure prompt service, proper buffet presentation, and adherence to hotel recipes and menus.

The role requires culinary experience, flexibility with hours, and ability to stand for long periods. Knowledge of various cooking techniques and safe handling of ingredients is essential for success in this

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Culinary experience required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, and dairy and meat products.
• Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare food for Banquets, as required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel’s standards.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Flexible hours

Stand during shift

Lift up to 50 lbs

Temperature tolerance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in hotel or related field

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Key West is seeking a Cook to prepare all food items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will help ensure prompt service, proper buffet presentation, and adherence to hotel recipes and menus.

The role requires culinary experience, flexibility with hours, and ability to stand for long periods. Knowledge of various cooking techniques and safe handling of ingredients is essential for success in this