Cook - Per Diem/Part-Time Staybridge Suites Hotel

Hamister Group•Rochester, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Part-time-Per Diem position that would float between Banquet Line Cook, Bar/Restaurant and Breakfast Buffet cook depending on need. Assist Banquet Cook in food preparation for events up to 100 attendees. Bar Cook will prepare limited Bar menu dishes utilizing Merry Chef cooking process. No deep frying or flat-top cooking involved. Breakfast Cook/Hostess sets up and prepares Breakfast Buffet item. No made to order breakfast items. Set up food for serving, serves food according to prescribed manner, cleans utensils and equipment before, during and after serving. Performs food preparation or final processing of simple salads, desserts, vegetables, etc., by cutting up items of food, dishing out portions, wrapping, labeling and rotating food. Sets up condiment areas, salad, dessert and hot food counters; maintains adequate supply; and keeps area clean. Stores condiments and leftovers in a sanitary manner. Checks need for replacement of deleted or shortage of items and notifies proper personnel. Maintains proper housekeeping, sanitation and safety standards in work area, including washing of table service implements, serving and preparation utensils, and food transporters. Be willing to cross train as Breakfast and Social cook to cover vacations. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. Be at work consistently and on time; Arrive at meetings on time.

Requirements

Must be Available for weekend shifts
Shift flexibility
A minimum of 1 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Reliable and consistent transportation!!
Kitchen and station management practices
Good written and verbal skills

Nice To Haves

Servsafe Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Banquet Cook in food preparation for events up to 100 attendees.
Prepare limited Bar menu dishes utilizing Merry Chef cooking process.
Set up and prepare Breakfast Buffet items.
Set up food for serving, serve food according to prescribed manner, and clean utensils and equipment.
Perform food preparation or final processing of simple salads, desserts, vegetables, etc.
Set up condiment areas, salad, dessert and hot food counters; maintain adequate supply; and keep area clean.
Store condiments and leftovers in a sanitary manner.
Check for replacement of deleted or shortage of items and notify proper personnel.
Maintain proper housekeeping, sanitation and safety standards in work area.
Wash table service implements, serving and preparation utensils, and food transporters.
Cross train as Breakfast and Social cook to cover vacations.
Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Assist others in closing the kitchen.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
Be at work consistently and on time.
Arrive at meetings on time.