AM Cook - Hotel Bend

Oxford Suites & Hotels•Bend, OR

About The Position

A Cook at one of Oxford’s luxury or boutique-style hotels is responsible for preparing consistently high-quality, flavorful, and visually appealing meals that contribute to an exceptional dining experience. This role plays a key part in executing menu items, maintaining proper food handling and preparation practices, and ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment. The Cook plays a key role in striving to meet and exceed Four-Star service standards delivering high-quality service and amenities with strong attention to detail, ensuring excellence in every guest interaction, and consistently exceeding expectations.

Requirements

Food handler’s license and liquor server permits as required by state law
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends and holidays
Reliable and consistent attendance
Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently
Must be able to list 50 pounds occasionally and often exert up to 20 pounds of force to push, pull, carry, lift or otherwise move objects
Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat)
Must be able to climb stairs both inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred
2+ years Previous culinary experience preferred
Hospitality / hotel work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Cook, set up and prepare food on the cookline
Cook and plate meals for restaurant, banquet, and in-room dining service with attention to consistency, portion sizes, temperature, and presentation
Assist with menu preparation and execution, including seasonal specials and banquet menus
Assist with food service throughout banquet functions as needed ensure quality of service and product
Clean kitchen and restaurant as needed, including washing dishes in the absence of a dishwasher, sanitize all food-contact areas multiple times throughout the day
Assist with ordering of food, receive food and supply shipments
Wash dishes as needed in the absence of a dishwasher.
Ensure that food quality meets expectations including plating and visual appearance
Perform all tasks in compliance with federal, state, local, food safety and sanitation requirements and Oxford Collection of hotels safety standards and security procedures.
Be knowledgeable about and able to respond to emergency situations.
Report any maintenance repairs needed immediately to their supervisor or General Manager.
Always provide a high level of customer service, taking time with our guests to ensure every aspect of their stay is up to expectations
Interact with front of the house employees as to changes and requests of guests
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests
Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity when working with both internal and external guest exchanges
Communicate effectively with all hotel staff to ensure smooth delivery of services
Complete a daily activity log with pertinent shift information for co-workers and leadership team
Assist other departments with work as time permits
Coordinate with front desk, maintenance staff, Chef and Beverage Manager and General Manager on things requiring attention.
Adhere to attendance policies and maintain regular availability for scheduled shifts
Other Hotel related duties as assigned