Hotel Cook for the Courtyard by Marriott Lakewood Ranch - part time

Buffalo Lodging Associates•University Park, FL

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Courtyard by Marriott Lakewood Ranch is seeking a Cook to join the team! Our Courtyard provides the guests with a Bistro Restaurant & Bar, which provides healthy breakfast options, Starbucks products, evening dining with a full bar & plenty of spaces for gatherings. The Courtyard by Marriott is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates. Typical Shifts: This position will include both the AM and PM shifts on the days scheduled. Days of shifts may vary but can work with another schedule. Great for someone looking to work part time or add some extra income. The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging's culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive.

Requirements

One year previous hotel food and beverage preparation or cooking experience is preferred.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation is a plus.
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Ability to develop an understanding of concepts, practices, pre-established guidelines and procedures used by the company in relation to guest service is necessary.

Responsibilities

Producing all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant as well as for catering functions.
Ensuring all items are prepared according to company and brand standards and meet all health code requirements.
Preparing foods of consistent quality according to the recipe, including all special requests. Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, boilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
Properly forecasting food consumption based on occupancy making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
Controlling food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Read menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from suppliers.
Dating all food containers and rotate per SOP. Return all covered and dated perishable items to designated areas and stored at the proper temperature.
Providing assistance as needed in the kitchen areas including bussing, cleaning, washing dishes and utensils. general cleaning of food and beverage prep areas.