Cook I

The Marcus Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I prepares and cooks food quickly and correctly according to required recipes and within service timeframes. The role includes proper food storage, rotation, dating, and labeling; checking food inventory and requisitioning items from the storeroom; and setting up equipment before service. The Cook I maintains high standards for food quality and presentation, keeps plates crisp and clean, and maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene. The position also requires communication with other cooks, wait staff, and management. The role is at The Lofton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis and pays $25.21 per hour.

Requirements

Able to read orders from a point-of-sale system.
Professional schooling from culinary school or three years of similar experience.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food items.
Knowledge of charbroiling steaks to requested temperatures, from rare to well done.
Knowledge of prime rib roasting techniques.
Meat-cutting skills for USDA prime, wet-aged, dry-aged, and choice meats, as well as pork, veal, lamb, and wild game.
Ability to closely trim filets, boneless beef sirloin strip, boneless ribeye, French lamb chops, French veal chops, and to trim prime rib after cooking, following Hilton’s custom portioning program.
Working knowledge of sauté, grill, fry, and poultry stations.
Garnishing knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of English.
Ability to work long hours and under pressure.
Ability to work various shifts and days of the week.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to required recipes, promptly and within service timeframes.
Store food correctly and follow proper rotation, dating, and labeling procedures.
Determine food inventory and requisition items from the storeroom.
Set up equipment needed for preparation before service.
Maintain food production quality and presentation, ensuring plates are consistently crisp and clean.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the cooking area and practice proper personal hygiene.
Communicate with other cooks, wait staff, and management.

Benefits

Free, well-balanced meal every shift.
Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton worldwide properties.
Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa.
Two-for-one movie theatre coupons at Marcus Theatres.
Career growth opportunities and the ability to transfer between properties.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
401(k) with employer match.
Early wage access.