Pool Cook - Seasonal

Responsibilities

• To ensure all prep items, and food orders are prepared and stored to proper specifications within all kitchens and food productions outlets.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times.
• Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food for service and to serve on line.
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Merritt Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Must have prior experience to include sautéing, broiling & fry cooking.

Benefits

• A competitive wages and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Hotel stay discounts!

Schedule

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Requires repetitive motion of arms and hands.

Pay

Competitive wages and benefits package.

Skills

• Food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Experience in sautéing, broiling & fry cooking.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Hotel stay discounts!