Cook (FT &PT)

Peregrine Hospitality•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Cook prepares food orders efficiently and consistently while maintaining food quality and safety. The role includes setting up and preparing the assigned station, preparing food for current and upcoming meal periods, cooking scheduled meals, and completing opening and closing duties. The Cook maintains a clean, sanitary, and organized station and follows departmental policies, service procedures, safety standards, and hotel service standards. The Cook works with co-workers and other departments as part of a team, follows directions and assigned procedures, and supports smooth service by meeting production schedules and guest needs. Scheduling is flexible based on business needs and may include holidays, nights, weekends, hotel events, and functions. The position involves working in hot, noisy, and sometimes close conditions and handling food products, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of cook experience; the posting states a minimum of 1–2 years.
High school diploma.
Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask efficiently.
Ability to speak, understand, and communicate the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize, organize, and follow up.
Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and resolve problems using good judgment.
Ability to follow directions thoroughly and understand guest service needs.
Ability to work under pressure while meeting production schedules and timelines.
Ability to transport cases of received goods and pots and pans of food between storage or preparation areas and the serving line.
Ability to work with food products and ingredients and use all senses to ensure quality standards are met.
Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and twist regularly.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to hear, understand, and communicate orally and in writing with staff, vendors, and guests in person and by phone.
Ability to ascend and descend a ladder.
Use required PPE and tools and equipment as needed for assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Cook experience in a hotel or high-end restaurant.
Culinary certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare food orders efficiently and consistently.
Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
Follow departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
Maintain food quality and food safety standards.
Complete assigned opening duties, including setting up the station, preparing a list of necessary food items, requisitioning items, and transporting them to the station.
Prepare food items for the current meal period and next service.
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the assigned station and service areas.
Cook for the scheduled meal period.
Remove soiled wares from the station and transport them to the dishwashing area as assigned.
Break down the workstation and complete closing duties.
Follow service standards, standard operating procedures, and safety and security procedures.
Work cohesively with co-workers and other departments.
Follow policies and procedures while striving to improve operational standards.
Meet attendance and reliability standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.