Cook lll - Hotel Polaris

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Assist with resolving guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Meet with Chef on Duty to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Complete opening duties: Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies.
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform the Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
• Put away food order delivery into respective areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the day.
• Organize all the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure all items are in place and ready for service.
• Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service.
• Check point of sale printer at the workstation; ensure that it is in working order and there is enough paper available for the shift.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and amount of available menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef on Duty to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Inform Chef on Duty of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.
• Direct and assist Stewards to make clean-up more efficient.
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties: Return all food items to the proper storage areas.
• Rotate all returned product.
• Wrap, cover, label and date all stored items.
• Straig ten up and organize all storage areas.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves.
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations.
• Ice down hot items from the steam table, so they cool quickly.
• Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift.
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 1 year experience in a culinary position.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand on feet and walk throughout the day.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, pull frequently.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Complimentary team member meals.
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties.