Cook
Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse · Tampa, FL · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
Your Growth Path
Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director
Responsibilities
- Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly
- Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat
- Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
- Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests
- Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces
- Secure and store food items properly
- Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction
- Follow safe food handling procedures
- Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM's EarthView program
- Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction
- Perform other duties as requested by management
Qualifications
- High School diploma preferred
- Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required
- Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required
Work Environment
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching