Cook I-Sun Mountain Lodge Winthrop, WA

Job Purpose

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control, to maintain qualified product.
• Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Properly receive and store food and other deliveries.
• Consult with upper kitchen management on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.
• Participate in long range planning.
• Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continues improvement in networking.
• Participate in physical inventories.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
• The ability to perform the following: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• The ability to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• The ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
• The ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.
• The ability to exert well-paced ability in a limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• The ability to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis; must be able to stretch to fulfill cleaning/inspection tasks.
• The ability to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• The ability to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• The ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. regularly.
• The ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.).
• The ability to create, builds, handle, and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings.