Night Cook

Delta Hotels by Marriott • Chesapeake, VA

12d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook will ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards. This role involves food preparation using various kitchen equipment, controlling food waste, and assisting with special functions. The cook will also be responsible for maintaining sanitation standards and ensuring the safe operation and cleaning of equipment.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of food and beverage products
• At least one year of experience as a cook
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, and mix ingredients, wash peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry and fish for use.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per Guidelines for Operations.
• Assist in setting plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time taking into consideration meeting rooms, hospitalities or employee events.
• Avoid over preparation whenever possible.
• Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions.
• Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily.
• Assist in storing food when any deliveries arrive.
• Date and rotate all food containers as required.
• Clean entire area, close and lock storage cabinets.
• Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize all equipment in a safe manner.
• Check condition of area and equipment, notifying your manager of areas needing attention.
• Follow sanitation standards at all times making sure to follow proper hand washing techniques as frequently as possible.
• Be extremely aware of cross contamination and how to avoid it.
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Wash Dishes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match
• Voluntary Short Term
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Training and Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed