Hotel Restaurant Cook

Cusa•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for completing food and beverage functions within the hotel's Food and Beverage department. This includes setup, restocking, takedown, meeting room/catering needs, and maintaining sanitation standards for both the kitchen and meeting rooms. The role also involves managing food inventories, par requirements, order procedures, and guest grocery shopping.

Requirements

Two (2) years of hotel or restaurant culinary experience
Minimal hearing is necessary to hear equipment, timers, etc.
Moderate vision is required to check the quality and portions of food.
Moderate comprehension and literacy required to read recipe cards and procedures.
Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs.
Pushing and pulling carts is required.
Regular bending to lift items and supplies.
Regularly moves all around kitchen.
Continuous standing: To complete a task, may be stationary for short periods of time.
High school education or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate's degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.
ServSafe® Food Handler certification (Preferred)
ServSafe® Alcohol Permit certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs breakfast set-up and take down.
Cooking, cleaning, and restocking food and beverages during breakfast and meeting room times.
Conducts weekly food inventory and ordering.
Completes guest grocery shopping as needed.
Maintains food and beverage inventory.
Complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding food storage, preparation, and handling.
Complies with all OSHA requirements.
Responds in a courteous and friendly manner to all guests.
Upsells featured entries to all guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
Learns the food and beverage menu according to standards.
Communicates in a professional manner with all staff members.
Follows all safe lifting policies and procedures.
Stocks all storage areas.
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Assists in folding linen and cleaning of public areas.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
Projects a favorable image of the Hotel to the public at all times.