Kitchen - Cook I

Human Resources•Koloa, HI

17h•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Cooks create an experience for our hotel guest by offering them a larger than home experience with welcoming, helpful and exceptional service, while maintaining a clean, comfortable and inviting environment. Our Cooks demonstrate attributes of a great Host by being aware and attentive to our guest’s and associates needs; in addition they create conversations and share a moment thereby making a real connection with our guests. Maintain warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact. Responding to individual guest needs as they occur. Greet all guests in a warm and enthusiastic manner. Develop & Execute prep lists for responsible station. Work with the Executive Chef on developing menu items & specials Prepare menu items as ordered Ensure the quality and presentation of the menu items going to the guests are checked prior to release to the server. Respond to and resolve all guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner. Thoroughly completes projects and assignments professionally with care. Prepare all set-up items for the next shift Maintain all health and safety standards. Supervises the culinary staff whenever the Executive Chef is not in the kitchen. Other duties as assigned. Report all items in need of repair to supervisor and maintain equipment used in work. Protect guest safety and well-being. Adjusts to high pressure conditions and is open to change. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Conducts him/herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all. Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally. Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers. Scrupulously follows all Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort policies and procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
Knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
Good mathematical and computer skills.
Ability to actively listen to others.
Ability to lift and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of walking.
Other duties may be assigned.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably high volume.
Food Handlers certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact.
Responding to individual guest needs as they occur.
Greet all guests in a warm and enthusiastic manner.
Develop & Execute prep lists for responsible station.
Work with the Executive Chef on developing menu items & specials
Prepare menu items as ordered
Ensure the quality and presentation of the menu items going to the guests are checked prior to release to the server.
Respond to and resolve all guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.
Thoroughly completes projects and assignments professionally with care.
Prepare all set-up items for the next shift
Maintain all health and safety standards.
Supervises the culinary staff whenever the Executive Chef is not in the kitchen.
Other duties as assigned.
Report all items in need of repair to supervisor and maintain equipment used in work.
Protect guest safety and well-being.
Adjusts to high pressure conditions and is open to change.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
Conducts him/herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all.
Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.
Scrupulously follows all Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort policies and procedures.