Cook

About the role

As a Cook, you’ll be at the heart of our culinary adventures, preparing delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. If you love working in a dynamic kitchen environment where creativity meets quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and make every guest’s stay extraordinary!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce meals for Kindred Table and Crowne Plaza Lansing hotel events.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Uphold a high-quality food standard by consistently following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure the coolers are stocked to pars.
• Review daily par sheets to complete prep.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks and any other assigned cleaning duty; maintain cleanliness standards.
• Assist with all culinary needs and steward functions as necessary.
• Report any equipment failures or supply shortages to the Director of Culinary Services.

Requirements

• Demonstrate proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and food preparation methods, with a solid grasp of various cuisines and dietary requirements.
• Ability to follow food safety regulations and sanitation practices, ensuring a clean and compliant kitchen environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the primary languages used in the workplace.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and manage time to meet service demands and service standards in a dynamic kitchen setting.
• Proven experience in a collaborative environment, contributing to a positive workplace culture where all perspectives are valued and respected.
• Willingness to adapt to changing demands, including accommodating special dietary requests and adjusting menus as necessary.
• Capable of identifying and addressing issues swiftly, including reporting equipment malfunctions and stock shortages to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Strong focus on detail in food presentation and recipe adherence, consistently delivering high-quality dishes.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring timely disposal of outdated items to maintain food quality and safety.
• Basic computational skills to accurately measure ingredients, manage portion sizes, and assist with inventory calculations.
• Ability to perform most work tasks in a moderate environment controlled by hotel systems, with the capacity to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), for extended periods of up to four hours.
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 10 hours in length in a limited space.
• Ability to position self to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to navigate necessary software and applications.
• Ability to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally maneuver carts or equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces.

Qualifications

• A high school or equivalent education is preferred.
• Minimum of six months of prior food service experience is preferred.
• Must be the minimum age to serve alcohol in line with any local legislative requirements.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation time
• Vacation Enhancement
• Personal Day
• Paid Holidays
• Funeral/Bereavement Leave
• Pet Bereavement
• Footwear Reimbursement Policy
• $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Holiday Bonus
• Sick time
• Travel Benefits at IHG® Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
• Friends and Family Rate at the Crowne Plaza Lansing
• Retirement Plan with company match

Benefits eligibility varies based on position, employment status, and length of service.