J1 Cook 2

Highgate Hotels • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items according to standardized hotel recipes for the restaurants, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. The role maintains high standards for appealing, appetizing food while ensuring kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety and minimizing waste while maximizing the cost-to-production ratio.

The Cook prepares food and stations before service, prepares buffet and banquet items to hotel specifications, and supports other kitchen positions as needed. The role also includes maintaining and organizing food storage areas, using and cleaning kitchen equipment, handling and rotating food safely, and following hotel, company, and Health Department standards.

Requirements

• Culinary experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during the entire shift.
• Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
• Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation required according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and their proper use.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete food and station preparation before the restaurant opens so guests are served promptly and efficiently during restaurant and room service hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and follow proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Prepare food for banquets as required, following Banquet Event Order specifications.
• Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare foods according to hotel standard recipes; prepare specials under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Break down buffets and the kitchen line and properly store food and equipment at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food stations as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits to avoid injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts according to hotel standards.
• Support any kitchen position that needs assistance.
• Follow Health Department and company regulations for food, storage, and safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
• Follow a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist with storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED