Hotel Kitchen Cook — Events & Quality Prep

Crowne Plaza Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation time

Vacation Enhancement

Personal Day

Paid Holidays

Funeral/Bereavement Leave

Footwear Reimbursement Policy

$20,000 Life Insurance Policy

Holiday Bonus

Sick time

Travel Benefits at IHG Hotels & Resor…

Friends and Family Rate at Crowne Plaz

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Lansing is seeking a Cook to craft meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, translating creativity into high-quality dishes while ensuring consistency with recipes and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, stocking coolers, reviewing daily par sheets, and supporting culinary and steward tasks. Opportunities to grow with the hotel and participate in a range of hospitality activities are available.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to follow food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the primary workplace languages.
• Efficiently prioritize tasks and manage time in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce meals for hotel events and daily service.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Follow standardized recipes and presentation guidelines for consistency.
• Review par sheets and assist with inventory and prep tasks.
• Report equipment malfunctions or shortages to the Director of Culinary Services.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crowne Plaza Lansing is seeking a Cook to craft meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, translating creativity into high-quality dishes while ensuring consistency with recipes and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, stocking coolers, reviewing daily par sheets, and supporting culinary and steward tasks. Opportunities to grow with the hotel and participate in a range of hospitality activities are available.