Cook II

Highgate Hotels•Denver, CO

10d

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Culinary experience required.
Flexibility to work long hours when 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 for the entire shift.
Ability to withstand hot and cold temperature variations.
Thorough knowledge of menus and preparation requirements 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
Complete food and station preparation before the restaurant opens so guests are served promptly during restaurant and room service operating 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, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
Prepare banquet food as required, following Banquet Event Order specifications.
Prepare and serve food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Prepare all 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 as specified by hotel standards.
Support any Kitchen position in need of assistance.
Follow Health Department and Company regulations for food and storage standards and safety.
Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
Follow a “Clean As You Go” policy.
Assist with food storage and rotation according to hotel procedures.
Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Benefits

Travel discounts at Highgate hotels.
Medical coverage with three pricing tiers for eligible full-time associates.
Dental and vision benefits for eligible full-time associates.
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.
Paid time off plans may be available to qualifying associates.
401(k) Retirement Plan, with employer matching contributions, for qualifying associates.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law.