Watermark COOK

Expotel Hospitality; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short‑term and Long‑term disability

Team Member Assistance Plan

Discounted Rooms Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Gregory, located in Watermark BR Hotel in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a full-time Line Cook to report to the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include preparing all food items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, following standardized recipes and maintaining high quality.

You will ensure cleanliness, sanitation and safety in kitchens while minimizing waste and maximizing cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or experience in hotel or related field.
• Culinary arts degree and/or certificate helpful.

Responsibilities

• Have thorough knowledge of menus and preparations according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Prepare food and station prep before opening to ensure prompt service.
• Prepare and display buffet items according to hotel standards.
• Interact with guests and staff in a courteous, service-oriented manner.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh produce and meats.
• Know herbs and spices and their proper use.
• Prepare food for Banquets and Employee Cafeteria as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree / certificate helpful

Job description

The Gregory, located in Watermark BR Hotel in beautiful downtown Baton Rouge is looking for a full‑time Line Cook who would report to the Executive Chef. The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field prepared.
• Culinary arts degree and/or certificate helpful.

Essential Functions

• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service‑oriented manner. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
• Prepare food for Banquets, as required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders. Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability.
• Team Member Assistance Plan.
• Discounted Rooms Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

EP Watermark BR, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.