Hotel Kitchen Cook — Guest-Focused Culinary Leader

Ascent-Hospitality-Managemen; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid PTO

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Cook to work four nights per week in our Kinsmith Restaurant during dinner service and additional shifts as needed in a second area. You will prepare appetizing foods while meeting standards for hotel, restaurant and banquet facilities.

Join a team-focused environment where safety and cleanliness are emphasized, and where responsibilities include food preparation, portion control, recipe adherence and guest interaction to gauge satisfaction and improve quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must obtain food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days.

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

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Cook to work four nights per week in our Kinsmith Restaurant during dinner service and additional shifts as needed in a second area. You will prepare appetizing foods while meeting standards for hotel, restaurant and banquet facilities.

Join a team-focused environment where safety and cleanliness are emphasized, and where responsibilities include food preparation, portion control, recipe adherence and guest interaction to gauge satisfaction and improve quality.