Cook 3

The Newbury Boston • Boston, MA

1d • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook 3 prepares food items for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets according to standardized recipes and hotel standards. The role maintains high standards for appealing food presentation while ensuring kitchen and work areas are clean, sanitary, and safe, minimizing waste, and maximizing cost and production efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
• 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.
• Flexible and long hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary diploma preferred.
• Hotel or related-field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know the menus and required preparation according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas.
• Prepare food and stations before restaurant opening to support prompt and efficient service during Restaurant and Room Service hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
• Use cooking techniques including charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking.
• Recognize quality standards for fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Know herbs and spices and use them appropriately.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Prepare banquet food according to Banquet Event Order specifications.
• Prepare and serve Employee Cafeteria food as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare food according to hotel standard recipes; prepare specials under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Break down buffets and kitchen lines 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 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.
• Operate kitchen equipment and keep it clean.
• Follow a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist with storing and rotating food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.
• Maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor when interacting with guests and employees.
• Communicate effectively, listen to and clarify concerns, and handle interactions in a service-oriented manner.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend required hotel meetings and training.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling and hotel standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
• Support productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
• Anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve problems as needed.
• Understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain confidentiality.
• Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

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
• Additional state-specific paid holiday, vacation, and sick-leave provisions for employees based in Washington, Colorado, and California

What This Job Offers

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