Cook - Per Diem/Part-Time Staybridge Suites Hotel

Hamister Group•Rochester, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Part-time-Per Diem position that would float between Banquet Line Cook, Bar/Restaurant and Breakfast Buffet cook depending on need. This role involves assisting with food preparation for events, preparing limited bar menu dishes, and setting up and preparing breakfast buffet items. The cook will also be responsible for setting up food for serving, performing food preparation tasks, maintaining condiment areas, and ensuring proper sanitation and safety standards are met. Cross-training as a Breakfast and Social cook is expected to cover vacations. The role also includes closing the kitchen properly and attending scheduled employee meetings.

Requirements

Must be Available for weekend shifts
Shift flexibility
A minimum of 1 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
Reliable and consistent transportation!!
Kitchen and station management practices
Good written and verbal skills

Nice To Haves

Servsafe Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Banquet Cook in food preparation for events up to 100 attendees.
Prepare limited Bar menu dishes utilizing Merry Chef cooking process.
Set up and prepare Breakfast Buffet items.
Set up food for serving, serves food according to prescribed manner, cleans utensils and equipment before, during and after serving.
Perform food preparation or final processing of simple salads, desserts, vegetables, etc., by cutting up items of food, dishing out portions, wrapping, labeling and rotating food.
Set up condiment areas, salad, dessert and hot food counters; maintains adequate supply; and keeps area clean.
Store condiments and leftovers in a sanitary manner.
Check need for replacement of deleted or shortage of items and notifies proper personnel.
Maintain proper housekeeping, sanitation and safety standards in work area, including washing of table service implements, serving and preparation utensils, and food transporters.
Cross train as Breakfast and Social cook to cover vacations.
Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Assist others in closing the kitchen.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
Be at work consistently and on time; Arrive at meetings on time.