Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Wichita•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining health and sanitation standards, preparing various menu items, and supporting kitchen operations. The role involves both specific job functions (90% of appraisal) and professionalism and style expectations (10% of appraisal). Physical requirements include lifting, pushing, bending, stooping, reaching, and manual dexterity.

Requirements

Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
Hearing, reading, writing.
Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
Knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings.
Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
Conducts him/herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.
Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core Values.
Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
Actively listens to others.
Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
Must have a knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school education and relevant training and experience preferred.
CPR training and first aid training preferred.
Additional language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain health and sanitation standards.
Maintain soap and sanitation buckets at each station at all times.
Cover, label, and date all food products.
Open and close the kitchen in the absence of supervisors.
Adhere to all prepared written recipes for all menu items.
Report out-of-stock items to the supervisor.
Prepare all sauces and dishes for breakfast and dinner menus.
Help set-up restaurant and employee cafeteria buffet.
Prepare all menu and featured items under the Executive Chef’s direction.
Supervise and assist dishwashers and pantry personnel.
Perform the duties of the Prep List schedule.
Prepare all dressings and cold sauces.
Maintain adequate supply of desserts.
Prepare all salads.
Prepare all salads for buffet and employee cafeteria.
Assist with banquet preparation.
Effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors in English.
Scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings.
Complete projects and assignments thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
Adjust to high-pressure conditions and be open to change.
Assume responsibility for personal growth and development.
Conduct him/herself professionally at all times; set standards for all associates.
Understand and communicate the StepStone Mission and Core Values.
Express ideas and convey information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
Actively listen to others.
Convey company information, decisions, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
Work to resolve disagreements and be respectful of peers and co-workers.
Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Perform pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Utilize hearing, reading, and writing skills.
Pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
Have knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.