Cook II, Restaurant R’evolution

Sonesta Hotels•New Orleans, LA

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. Job Description Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include: Key Job Functions 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 Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description. Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: 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

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
You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: 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