Cook - Resort

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Cook supervises and assists with preparing food for the restaurant or dining outlet, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, efficiency, sanitation, and safe kitchen operations. The Cook also supports kitchen staff, helps ensure food is prepared according to standard recipes and banquet specifications, and contributes to staff training and smooth service.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related progressive experience, or graduation from a culinary program plus at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
Food Handlers Certification, in compliance with state requirements.
Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
Ability to evaluate alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity.
Initiative in anticipating and completing work before it becomes necessary.
Ability to handle workplace problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
Ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust it to the needs and constraints of the situation.
Effective listening skills and ability to understand and clarify issues raised by coworkers and guests.
Ability to work with and understand financial information and data, and perform basic arithmetic.
Thorough working knowledge of menus and the preparation needed to meet Avion Hospitality standards.
Ability to comply with applicable certification requirements, including food-handling and safety requirements.
Ability to maintain regular attendance according to a schedule that varies with hotel needs.
Ability to maintain the required uniform, nametag, and personal appearance and grooming standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist with food preparation for the restaurant or dining outlet, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets.
Complete food and station preparations before service so guests are served promptly and efficiently.
Assist and supervise the kitchen line during operating hours and support any kitchen position as needed.
Prepare banquet items according to Banquet Event Orders, complete them on time, and confirm timing, cover count, and changes with the Banquet Manager or Supervisor.
Supervise preparation of food for the Employee Cafeteria as necessary.
Ensure food is prepared according to Avion Hospitality standard recipes and maintain high food-quality standards, seeking ways to improve them.
Maintain kitchen sanitation and cleaning schedules, follow the “Clean as You Go” policy, and keep storage areas neat, orderly, and clean.
Supervise and assist with breakdown of buffets and the kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment after each meal period.
Ensure employees practice safe work habits and follow hotel policies, house rules, and emergency procedures.
Ensure employees are attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and coworkers.
Help secure food items and ensure the meat locker, storeroom, and walk-ins are locked when not in use.
Keep the Employee Break room neat, orderly, and clean.
Assist in training staff to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
Attend meetings as required by management and perform other duties as requested.
Maintain regular attendance, proper uniform and nametag, and standards of personal appearance and grooming.
Provide friendly, service-oriented interactions with guests and employees and maintain a warm demeanor.