Hotel Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Tuscaloosa, AL • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

Kana Hotel Group seeks a Hotel Cook to prepare food according to established production procedures, recipes, and special diet orders. The role supports timely meal service and guest satisfaction by coordinating food production, preserving food quality and presentation, and working with servers to address food-service concerns. The cook maintains sanitation and food-safety standards, keeps the preparation area and equipment clean, and records production and temperature checks. Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays may be needed based on business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience at a restaurant or full-service hotel.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• A 2–4 year culinary school degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food served, or direct its preparation, using established production procedures.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensure supplies, food, or approved substitutions are available in adequate time for preparation.
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Set the steam table and serve, or ensure proper serving of, food for the tray line or dining room.
• Follow established sanitation, personal hygiene, and health standards, including proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food safely and properly, marking the date and item.
• Report necessary equipment repairs and maintenance to a supervisor.
• Prepare all food served according to standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plan food production around meal service hours to preserve food quality, temperature, and appearance.
• Apportion food for serving.
• Maintain daily production records.
• Keep the work area neat and clean, and clean and maintain food-preparation equipment.
• Complete food temperature checks before service.
• Prepare food for the next shift and following day.
• Work with servers to support guest satisfaction and resolve food-service complaints as needed.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Immediate pay through earned wage access
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Brand-specific employee discounts
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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