Prep Cook

Delta Hotels by Marriott; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Hotel Discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with

Job summary

LTD Hospitality is seeking a cook to ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards. The role includes preparing various dishes, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitation standards for safety and quality.

Responsibilities include minimizing waste, checking pars for shifts, supporting event catering, and assisting with special functions. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work under a high pressure environment
• Knowledge of food and beverage products
• At least one year of experience as a cook
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes.
• Operate, clean and sanitize kitchen equipment.
• Control food waste and costs per Guidelines for Operations.
• Check pars for shift use; determine preparation, freezer pull and line setup.
• Set up for meetings and events, avoiding over-preparation.
• Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions.
• Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily.
• Store deliveries; date and rotate containers.
• Clean and maintain kitchen areas; report issues to manager.
• Follow sanitation standards and prevent cross contamination.
• Wash dishes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Emergency procedures knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Food and beverage knowledge

Cook experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts

The cook will ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards.

• Food preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, and mix ingredients, wash peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry and fish for use.


• Control food waste, loss and usage per Guidelines for Operations. Assisting in setting plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.


• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.


• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time taking into consideration meeting rooms, hospitalities or employee events. Whenever possible, avoid over preparation.


• Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions.


• Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily.


• Assist in storing food when any deliveries arrive. Date and rotate all food containers as required.


• With help from the Dining Room Attendant, clean entire area, close and lock storage cabinets.


• Be able to set up, operate, clean, and sanitize all equipment in a safe manner.


• Check condition of area and equipment, notifying your manager of areas needing attention.


• Follow sanitation standards at all times making sure to follow proper hand washing techniques as frequently as possible.


• Be extremely aware of cross contamination and how to avoid it.


• Practice safety standards at all times.


• Wash dishes as needed.


• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and or ability required.

• Have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.


• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Good attention to detail


• Ability to work under a high pressure environment


• Knowledge of food and beverage products


• At least one year of experience as a cook


• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match


• Voluntary Short Term


• Life & Accidental Death Insurance


• Hotel Discounts


• Paid Time Off


• Training and Development Opportunities and Much More!

For more information about joining the LTD family, please visit www.ltdhospitality.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

LTD is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.