Hotel Line Cook: Banquets & Buffets

Highgate; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Educational opportunities / Tuition Re

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Key West is seeking a Cook to prepare all food items to hotel standards for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets. The Cook will maintain cleanliness and sanitation while following safety guidelines and cost-control measures.

You will prepare and serve foods, assist in banquets, and support any kitchen position as needed, working within a fast-paced hospitality environment with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 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 frequently.
• 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 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.
• Prepare and display buffet items according to hotel standards.
• Prepare food for Banquets, as required, following banquet orders.
• Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations regarding food safety.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Break down buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
• Support any position in the Kitchen as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Stand during shift

Lift heavy objects

Temperature tolerance

Cooking techniques

Herbs and spices knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Key West is seeking a Cook to prepare all food items to hotel standards for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets. The Cook will maintain cleanliness and sanitation while following safety guidelines and cost-control measures.

You will prepare and serve foods, assist in banquets, and support any kitchen position as needed, working within a fast-paced hospitality environment with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.