Cook 2 (Line Cook)

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Cook II supervises and assists with preparing food for the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets. The role maintains high standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and efficient service. It also supports kitchen operations, staff safety, and training, and performs other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related progressive experience, or culinary graduate status with at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
Food Handlers Certification, in compliance with State requirements.
Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
Ability to evaluate alternatives quickly and accurately.
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Initiative, including anticipating needs before they become necessary.
Ability to anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve workplace problems.
Ability to assimilate complex information from different sources and adapt it to the situation.
Effective listening skills and ability to understand and clarify issues raised by coworkers and guests.
Ability to work with and understand financial information and data, and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to meet applicable certification requirements, including Food Handlers and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

Approach encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance according to scheduling and hotel needs.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the required uniform and nametag.
Comply with Avion Hospitality standards, regulations, certification requirements, and safety practices.
Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor.
Know menus and preparation methods required to meet Avion Hospitality standards.
Complete food and station preparations before opening the Restaurant/Dining Outlet, Cafe, and Room Service.
Assist and supervise the kitchen line during operating hours, maintaining efficiency, productivity, and quality, and provide support where needed in the kitchen.
Supervise and assist with banquet food preparation according to Banquet Event Orders, complete items on time, and confirm timing, cover count, and changes with the Banquet Manager or Supervisor.
Supervise Employee Cafeteria food preparation as needed.
Ensure food is prepared according to Avion Hospitality standard recipes.
Follow the 'Clean as You Go' policy and maintain kitchen sanitation and cleaning schedules.
Keep storage areas neat, orderly, and clean.
Supervise and assist with breaking down buffets and the kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment after each meal period.
Ensure employees practice safe work habits to prevent injury.
Enforce hotel policies and house rules, and be familiar with emergency procedures.
Ensure employees are attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and other employees.
Help secure food items and ensure the meat locker, storeroom, and walk-ins are locked when not in use.
Keep the Employee Break room neat, orderly, and clean.
Maintain and seek to improve kitchen food-quality standards.
Assist with training staff in the operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Attend meetings as required by management.
Perform other duties as requested by management.