Lead Cook

Ultipro; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to train, supervise and collaborate with all chefs’ staff to prepare and present food according to hotel standard recipes.

Responsibilities include assigning duties, selecting and training kitchen staff, ensuring proper receipt, storage and rotation of food, maintaining health department compliance, and supporting VIP events and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food handler certification and CPR preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assigns duties to employees for efficient kitchen operation.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in menu item preparation.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage and rotation of food per Health Dept regulations.
• Adhere to cost and quality control procedures.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Report equipment issues and assist with VIP events.
• Assist with staff meetings and varied shift coverage.

Skills

Food preparation

Staff supervision

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport
2500 Hollywood Way
[e-mail]
Burbank, CA 91505, USA

Description

Conveniently located by the Hollywood Burbank Airport, The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel is near Universal Studios Hollywood, the North Hollywood Arts District, and Burbank Town Center. Offering amazing food and beverage outlets, this property also hosts an array of meetings in Burbank, offering 46,000 square feet of event space. Be part of this team and become one of their stars!

Job Overview: Train, supervise and work with all Chefs’ staff in order to prepare, cook and present
food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.
Responsibilities and Duties:

Compensation: $22/Hour

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all employees regarding efficient operation of kitchen.
• Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in the workstation.
• Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.
• Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparations.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
• Keep floor dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.

Other Expectations:

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Working Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous basis.

Environmental Conditions: Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.

Qualifications:

Education:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge of skills and abilities.

Licenses or certificates: Food handler certification and any additional state or federal certification requirements.
Current CPR certification preferred.

Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

Other: Additional language ability preferred.

*Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Service

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