Restaurant 1 - Cook

Human Resources•Tempe, AZ

63d

About The Position

AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown by Marriott is a 159-room lifestyle select-service hotel located in the all-new 43-acre Hayden Ferry Lakeside Business Park alongside the Tempe Town Lake Salt River. Less than five miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, this property is a walking distance to downtown Tempe, and steps away from Arizona State University and Sun Devil Stadium. We invite you to become part of a team that values being proactive with guests and giving them a memorable experience for every stay. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply Today! Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth. Assigns tasks, shares management and customer expectations and provides training and direction to assigned staff. Cooking all menu items for Breakfast and Dinner shift. Supports an environment of high efficiency, quality and customer service. Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations. Assists with overseeing production for line operation. Organizes the day's prepping for the cooks and restaurant, supervises line set-up and prepping. Monitors labor and makes recommendations to adjust staffing depending on needs of the restaurants. Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food. Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order. Oversees and participates in preparation of food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines. Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as needed. Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage. Observes and tests foods being cooked and uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked and maintained at proper temperature. Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings. Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards. Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations. OSHA laws required the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The hotel provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager. Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.

Requirements

Knife skills knowledge preferably.
Active state ServeSafe food handler card.
Positive contributions to the team and positive moral to continue the company culture.
Must have a valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
While performing the duties of the job the team member regularly stands and walks for sustained periods of time.
The team member regularly grasps objects such as plate ware and food trays.
The team member frequently feels the temperature of objects such as extremely hot glassware and plate ware.
The team member regularly reaches by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while serving and performing other essential functions of the job.
The team member occasionally stoops, kneels and crouches.
The team member frequently talks when communicating with guests and/or kitchen staff.
The team member frequently needs to hear voices while taking orders and interacting with guests and/or kitchen staff.
The team member tastes all dishes each day to be able to relay menu information to guests and/or servers.
Balance is frequently required to prevent falling when walking, standing, moving or carrying plates, beverages and food items.
The team member occasionally pushes and pulls carts and furniture.
Lifting is regularly required to prepare dining areas, serve food and beverages.
The team member is required to have close visual acuity to prepare and cook food and move around the kitchen.
The team member is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Nice To Haves

One-Two years prior restaurant food prep experience required.
Culinary degree or training desired.
Prior lead or supervisory experience desired.
Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.
Requires ability to serve needs of guest through verbal face-to-face interactions.
Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Requires communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Work schedules will include working holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

Assigns tasks, shares management and customer expectations and provides training and direction to assigned staff.
Cooking all menu items for Breakfast and Dinner shift.
Supports an environment of high efficiency, quality and customer service.
Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.
Assists with overseeing production for line operation.
Organizes the day's prepping for the cooks and restaurant, supervises line set-up and prepping.
Monitors labor and makes recommendations to adjust staffing depending on needs of the restaurants.
Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food.
Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.
Oversees and participates in preparation of food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as needed.
Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
Observes and tests foods being cooked and uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked and maintained at proper temperature.
Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.
Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations.
Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.