Associate Cafeteria Cook
About The Position
Responsible for food preparation, production, and control for the associate dining room/cafeteria in accordance with Trump Hotel’s quality standards. Coordinates, plans, and oversees food production and presentation, helps train new associates in cafeteria production and operations, and assists with overall cafeteria management. The role includes preparing menu items; maintaining appropriate product supplies, storage, and refrigeration; minimizing waste through appropriate ordering and product rotation; maintaining a clean and organized work area; and setting daily product pars to support freshness. The cook may also assist with other cooking stations, special duties, and special orders as requested.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Food Handler Certification required.
- Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work, and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Ability to think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet production schedules and food-display timelines.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining professionalism.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment and contribute to the team’s growth and success.
- Knowledge of meat temperatures.
- Ability to butcher meat.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including constant standing and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Hotel culinary experience preferred.
- Additional language ability strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create, prepare, and produce food items according to associate dining menus.
- Maintain an adequate supply of prepared products and ensure proper storage and refrigeration.
- Train new associates in the overall management of the associate dining room.
- Minimize spoilage and waste by ordering and using appropriate quantities and rotating products.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work station and associate dining area.
- Set daily pars for products to ensure freshness.
- Assist with preparation and cooking at other stations as requested.
- Keep the work station neat and orderly by cleaning as work proceeds.
- Assist with special duties, special orders, or products when possible.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef.
Benefits
- The employer offers a range of employment benefits for this full-time position, subject to applicable eligibility, enrollment, and benefit plan requirements. Details are available on the Hotel’s Career Center webpage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
