AM Cook

Delta Hotels by Marriott • Chesapeake, VA

8d

About The Position

The AM cook will ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards.

Food preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, and mix ingredients, wash peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry and fish for use.
Control food waste, loss and usage per Guidelines for Operations. Assisting in setting plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time taking into consideration meeting rooms, hospitalities or employee events. Whenever possible, avoid over preparation.
Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions.
Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily.
Assist in storing food when any deliveries arrive. Date and rotate all food containers as required.
With help from the Dining Room Attendant, clean entire area, close and lock storage cabinets.
Be able to set up, operate, clean, and sanitize all equipment in a safe manner.
Check condition of area and equipment, notifying your manager of areas needing attention.
Follow sanitation standards at all times making sure to follow proper hand washing techniques as frequently as possible.
Be extremely aware of cross contamination and how to avoid it.
Practice safety standards at all times.
Wash dishes, as needed.
Prep cooking to support market, pantry and coffee shop, as well as, banquets.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of food and beverage products
• At least one year of experience as a cook
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, and mix ingredients, wash peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry and fish for use.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per Guidelines for Operations.
• Assist in setting plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time taking into consideration meeting rooms, hospitalities or employee events.
• Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions.
• Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily.
• Assist in storing food when any deliveries arrive. Date and rotate all food containers as required.
• Clean entire area, close and lock storage cabinets.
• Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize all equipment in a safe manner.
• Check condition of area and equipment, notifying your manager of areas needing attention.
• Follow sanitation standards at all times making sure to follow proper hand washing techniques as frequently as possible.
• Be extremely aware of cross contamination and how to avoid it.
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Wash dishes, as needed.
• Prep cooking to support market, pantry and coffee shop, as well as, banquets.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match
• Voluntary Short Term
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development Opportunities and Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees