Cook I
On-sitePontiac, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Prepare all food items using standardized recipes for the restaurant, dining outlet, cafe, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets while maintaining high standards for an appealing product. Ensure kitchen and work area cleanliness, sanitation, and safety while minimizing waste and maximizing cost efficiency. Complete necessary food and station preparations before opening, maintain post on the kitchen line during operating hours, and prepare buffet and banquet food according to specifications. Breakdown buffets and kitchen lines at the end of each meal period, store food and equipment properly, and operate kitchen equipment while following the "Clean As You Go" policy. Approach guests and associates with a friendly, service-oriented demeanor and maintain proper personal appearance and grooming.
Required Qualifications
- Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
- Must work well in stressful high pressure situations
- Must be able to maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
- Must maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)
- Must comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations
- Must maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times
- Must have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards
- Must maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
- Must complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet/Cafe in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours
- Must prepare and display buffet food items according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards
- Must maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency productivity and quality
- Must prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders
- Must prepare and service food for Associate Cafeteria as specified by the restaurant leadership
- Must prepare all foods following Aimbridge Hospitality standard recipes
- Must breakdown buffets and kitchen line storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period
- Must work banquet food station as scheduled by restaurant leadership
- Must know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment
- Must practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates
- Must be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules
- Must be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures
- Must use Production Charts as specified by Aimbridge Hospitality standards
- Must be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment
- Must maintain the 'Clean As You Go' policy
- Must assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures
- Must sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed
- Must attend meetings as required by management
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
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