Cook 1

CSM Careers•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Cook I This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in accordance with CSM/brand high-quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction, including adherence to health regulations. Ensures proper specifications are followed for cooking per the menu, recipes, and proper production/plate set-up. Must be able to make adjustments to menu items as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. Completes all prep work for each day based on business levels and direction from leadership. Responsible for adhering to cost control measures to reduce expenses and food waste. Responsible for proper use of all equipment and supplies. Expedites food items as necessary to ensure timely service. Responds to guest needs and provides the highest level of quality service. Greets all internal or external customers in a courteous and friendly manner. Responsible for cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen regularly throughout shift and at the end of every shift. Assists dishwashers or other team members as needed to meet guest needs. Completes all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner including cooler and heating temperature logs, food safety logs, and other paperwork as required per health code requirements. Assists with inventory and completing inventory par sheets per requirements. Maintains a clean and safe work area and handles all beverage/food in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state, and federal regulations. Assists in maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen, and dish room. Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties. Takes initiative to assist wherever necessary, works as a team player, and actively contributes to the success of the food and beverage department. Follows all CSM/brand procedures for guest/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures. Adheres to CSM/brand grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and department procedures. Attends all required department and hotel meetings and adheres to CSM attendance policy. Completes all assigned tasks within or outside the normal scope of the position or department. Aligns all behaviors with CSM’s Company Values.

Requirements

Proven experience as a cook or in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Minimum of one year relevant experience.
Must demonstrate exemplary customer service, attention to detail, and ability to perform job duties in a repetitious and fast paced environment.
Must have the ability to speak and understand English to a satisfactory level in order to fulfill job duties and meet guest needs.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Food Handler training and certification, or the ability to obtain certifications as required by law.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift.
Requires ability to complete physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, bending, and lifting continuously throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two or more years of previous cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

Preparing and cooking food items in accordance with CSM/brand high-quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction, including adherence to health regulations.
Ensuring proper specifications are followed for cooking per the menu, recipes, and proper production/plate set-up.
Making adjustments to menu items as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences.
Completing all prep work for each day based on business levels and direction from leadership.
Adhering to cost control measures to reduce expenses and food waste.
Proper use of all equipment and supplies.
Expediting food items as necessary to ensure timely service.
Responding to guest needs and provides the highest level of quality service.
Greeting all internal or external customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
Cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen regularly throughout shift and at the end of every shift.
Assisting dishwashers or other team members as needed to meet guest needs.
Completing all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner including cooler and heating temperature logs, food safety logs, and other paperwork as required per health code requirements.
Assisting with inventory and completing inventory par sheets per requirements.
Maintaining a clean and safe work area and handles all beverage/food in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state, and federal regulations.
Assisting in maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen, and dish room.
Producing required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
Taking initiative to assist wherever necessary, works as a team player, and actively contributes to the success of the food and beverage department.
Following all CSM/brand procedures for guest/associate incidents.
Being knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
Adhering to CSM/brand grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and department procedures.
Attending all required department and hotel meetings and adheres to CSM attendance policy.
Completing all assigned tasks within or outside the normal scope of the position or department.
Aligning all behaviors with CSM’s Company Values.