Cook

Kent State University Hotel•Kent, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Olympia Hospitality, we are a community dedicated to making a difference every day, fostering a fun, supportive environment where growth is continuous and success is celebrated. Guided by values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we promote collaboration and integrity. We are looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will ensure customer satisfaction and encourage repeat visits, aiming for excellent food and service. Olympia Hospitality is a family-first organization committed to employee well-being, supporting staff both professionally and personally, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive.

Requirements

Provide high-level customer service
Communicate effectively with guests and team members
Follow instructions
Ability to learn quickly
Pay attention to detail
Maintain composure when working under pressure
Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
Knife skills
Grill skills
Broiler skills
Sauté skills
Expediter skills
Garde manger experience
Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food
Minimum 2 years’ experience
High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful
Culinary Arts education preferred
Serve-Safe Certification preferred
Allergy Awareness Training preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.