A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Diner, 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 preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements).
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Job Duties & Functions

• Approach all encounters with guests and Supporters in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avantic Lodging Enterprises standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Avantic Lodging Enterprises standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Diner in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Diner operating hours.
• Prepare and display Diner food items according to Avantic Lodging Enterprises standards.
• Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the Diner operating hours in order to prepare food to order, maintaining the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Prepare all foods following Avantic Lodging Enterprises standard recipes.
• Breakdown kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each shift.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other Supporters.
• Attend meetings as required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

Working Conditions/Environment

The following outlines the work environment Supporters will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Requirements Of Job

• Supporter is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Supporter is subject to extreme heat or cold (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees) for periods of more than one hour.
• Supporter is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the Supporter to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Supporter is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Supporter is exposed to infectious diseases.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the General Manager. The Supporter will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the General Manager.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements).
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.