Cook 1

New Castle Hotel•Missoula, MT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing food for various outlets, banquets, and other requirements. The cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, ensuring equipment is functioning properly, and controlling waste and portion sizes to maintain food quality and cost. The position requires adherence to all local liquor laws, health and sanitation regulations, and hotel standards. The cook must also be effective in problem-solving, working under pressure, and communicating with colleagues and guests.

Requirements

At least 1 year of cooking experience in a hotel or related field preferred
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Comprehend and follow recipes
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working
Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Assume daily responsibilities according to schedule and business needs
Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of cooking experience in a hotel or related field
High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Preparation of Outlet, Banquet and any other food requirements
Requisitioning of food, beverage and dry goods from the storeroom
Check daily food requirements and prepare them accordingly
Ensure that refrigerators, freezers, working areas and kitchen are kept clean
Ensure that equipment is functioning, sanitized and that any maintenance is reported to Kitchen Management
Ensure strict control of waste and portion and help to control food quality and cost using standard recipe methods, pictures and maintain low inventory
Insure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health & sanitation regulations
Insure departmental compliance with S.O.P.s
Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention
Follow direction of Sous Chef and Banquet Chef in daily tasks
Participate in all hotel and departmental meetings as requested
On a need bases: sweep, mop, wash down tables and general cleaning to ensure a clean and sanitary work place

Benefits

Holiday pay at time and a half for hours worked on recognized company holidays
Bereavement leave and pay for the loss of an immediate family member
401(k) with company matching
$600 employee referral bonus program
Medical insurance with virtual visit options
HSA, FSA, and DCSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
Life insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VSTD/VLTD)
Nationwide Pet Insurance
ID Watchdog Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Licensed therapists and mental health support
Legal consultations and financial expert guidance
Resources for childcare, pet care, home repair, and moving services
A library of articles, podcasts, videos, and more - available anytime
6 company holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Holiday Pay: Full-time and part-time employees who work a recognized holiday earn time and a half.
Full-time employees not scheduled to work a holiday receive 8 hours of holiday pay at their regular rate.
Birthday Floating Holiday: Full-time employees receive a floating holiday to celebrate their birthday, to be used within their birthday month.
PTO: Accrual begins on your first day of employment and becomes available for use after completing your 90-day introductory period. PTO accrues at a rate of 0.0385 hours per hour worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours (10 days) per year.
Sick Time: After completing the 90-day introductory period, full-time employees accrue sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours.
FMLA: Available to full-time employees who meet federal eligibility requirements.
Jury Duty: Full-time employees who have completed their introductory period will receive the difference between their regular rate of pay and jury duty pay, based on their normal scheduled hours - up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week for each day of jury service.
Bereavement Leave: Full-time and part-time employees who have completed their introductory period and experience the loss of an immediate family member will be granted paid time off for the time actually lost from their regularly scheduled shifts.
401(k) Retirement Plan: All employees are automatically enrolled in our 401(k) plan at a 3% upon completing their 90-day introductory period.
$600 Employee Referral Bonus: Both you and the referred employee are eligible for the $600 referral bonus, available to full-time and part-time employees alike.