Cook III

Azul Hospitality•Koloa, HI

11d•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare food items for hotel outlets according to standardized recipes and applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards. The role prepares and verifies food for quality and quantity, sets up stations with required mise en place, operates kitchen equipment, and maintains clean and safe work areas. The cook may also assist with guest inquiries, report maintenance or safety concerns, follow company policies, and perform other duties assigned by supervisors. Work is primarily indoors, though the position may involve exposure to freezer temperatures as low as -10°F and kitchen temperatures as high as 110°F. Schedules may vary according to hotel business needs, and attendance at scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
At least 2 years of cooking experience; high-volume experience is preferred.
Food Handlers certification required.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary workplace language.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership capability and customer-relations skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational and communication skills.
Basic computer skills and basic computational ability.
Ability to handle internal and external customer interactions with patience, tact, and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Self-driven ability to work independently.
Experience using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
Knowledge of cooking methods such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance according to company standards.
Regular attendance and ability to work varying schedules based on hotel business needs; attendance at scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, stand and move for extended periods, lift up to 45 pounds, and push or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities and sensory tasks described, including grasping, writing, walking, bending, climbing, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and observing product quality.

Nice To Haves

High-volume cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare food for customers using predetermined quality methods and recipes, in a timely and consistent manner.
Measure and mix ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment, including grills, deep-fat fryers, and griddles.
Set up the station with the mise en place needed to service functions.
Adjust temperature controls on ovens, boilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Verify that prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements.
Assist with guest inquiries.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Perform other duties assigned by managers or supervisors.