Cook II, Restaurant R’evolution

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, LA • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook II is responsible for preparing meals for restaurant patrons. Employee must maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas. This role involves following restaurant recipes, using products according to guidelines, proper food storage, assisting with inventory, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to cleanliness and sanitation guidelines. The position also requires building positive relationships with colleagues and delivering passionate and engaging service to guests by following the GUEST model.

Requirements

• At least two years of previous cook experience preferable in fine dining
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates
• Strong communication skills
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required

Nice To Haves

• A Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all restaurant recipes
• Use product according to guidelines
• Properly store and zone all food items
• Assist in preparing for inventory with daily walkthrough and maintaining walk-in & dry storage so that everything is “sheet to shelf”
• Maintaining system clipboards throughout the shift
• Maintain all quality standards at all times per checklist “clipboards”
• Be in proper uniform and properly groomed at all times
• Properly set up prep area according to guidelines
• Complete and properly store all daily prep according to zoning and rotation guidelines
• Maintain all cooking technique standards
• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to management
• Assist in menu development - New menu items will adhere to the procedures outlined in the menu change checklist
• Keep prep station clean, organized and zoned properly according to specifications
• Comprehend and adhere to cleanliness and sanitation guidelines as prescribed by R’evolution standards as well as state and city codes
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
• Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
• Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
• Establish/anticipate needs
• Solve and own all requests/complaints
• Thank everyone

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed