A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items based on standardized recipes for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, 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.
Responsibilities include:
- Approaching all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly service-oriented manner.
- Maintaining regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
- Maintaining high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
- Complying at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations.
- Complying with certification requirements applicable to the position.
- Maintaining a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
- Having thorough knowledge of menus and preparation required according to hotel standards.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
- Completing necessary food and station preparations prior to opening.
- Preparing and displaying buffet food items according to standards.
- Maintaining post on kitchen line during operating hours.
- Preparing food for Banquets as required.
- Preparing and servicing food for Associate Cafeteria.
- Preparing all foods following standard recipes.
- Breaking down buffets and kitchen line storing food and equipment properly.
- Working banquet food station as scheduled.
- Knowing the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
- Practicing safe work habits at all times.
- Being familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.
- Using Production Charts as specified by standards.
- Being attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests and associates.
- Operating and maintaining cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
- Maintaining the "Clean As You Go" policy.
- Assisting in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
- Attending meetings as required by management.
- Performing any other duties as requested by management.