Prince Waikiki: Culinary Cook IV (On-Call)

Prince Waikiki • Honolulu, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Cook IV is responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing, and controlling the quality of all food items prepared at their assigned restaurant station. This includes meats, vegetables, potato dishes, bread products, and more. The role requires preparing all foods suitable for cooking according to standard recipes to ensure product consistency for guests. Key duties involve visually inspecting and selecting the highest quality food items, checking and controlling proper storage and portion control (especially for high-cost items), and maintaining clean and sanitary working areas in compliance with Department of Health regulations. The cook must also ensure all equipment is clean and in proper working order, prepare requisition forms for supplies, and utilize basic math and reading skills to follow recipes and understand measurements and portion sizes. A fundamental knowledge of line cooking and sanitation standards is essential.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fundamental line cooking.
• Knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
• Knowledge of the operation of all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, rice cookers etc.
• Ability to use various office equipment, including, but not limited to, calculators, and facsimile machines.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations, distinguish product taste, texture and presentation and observe preparation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and /or sit continuously to perform essential job functions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 50 lbs., on a continuous schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English language with employees and guests, understand reports and related correspondence and accurately perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some requiring high levels of patience tact and diplomacy, to collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicate with other employees.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years as a Cook IV or entry level Cook in a Hotel.
• Experience working on the line in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.
• Example: Hawaii Health Card Permit, Liquor Commission Card Service Permit.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary program training preferred.
• CPR and /or First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, set up, produce, and control quality of all food items prepared in restaurant station (i.e., meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread products, etc.)
• Prepare all foods suitable for cooking according to standard recipes to ensure the consistency of products to guests.
• Visually inspect, select and use food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check and control the proper storage of products and portion control, e.g., high cost meat items.
• Keep all refrigeration, storage and working areas clean, working condition to comply with Department of Health regulations.
• Ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
• Prepare requisition forms for supplies and food items for production in the workstation.
• Perform general cleaning task, using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor, to adhere to health standards.
• Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Perform other duties assigned by Executive Chef or other Chef Supervisors.
• Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Hotel and Golf Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED