102605 - Overnight Cook
About The Position
The Overnight Cook prepares food for breakfast and next-day banquet events, and may take and deliver restaurant or in-room dining orders. The schedule is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The role is based at Hotel Valencia Santana Row in San Jose, California. The cook prepares food, maintains and stocks the preparation line, completes assigned coffee bar and à la carte breakfast side work before 5:30 a.m., and assists with banquet and other line-shift preparation. The position requires courteous guest and coworker service, adherence to health department criteria, clean and organized work areas, and proper care of hotel equipment. Physical work includes frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, and carrying trays and supplies; the role also involves exposure to hazardous chemicals and food items and beverages.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food for breakfast and next-day banquet events; take and deliver restaurant or in-room dining orders as needed.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of all menu items.
- Complete assigned Coffee Bar and à la carte breakfast side work before 5:30 a.m.
- Respond to guest needs and requests.
- Meet health department criteria for food preparation and service.
- Keep the kitchen line set up, clean, and organized for the morning cook.
- Assist with banquet preparation and preparation for AM and PM line shifts.
- Help use excess food product appropriately to achieve the lowest attainable food cost.
- Set up and maintain food-preparation line stock.
- Prepare food as required.
- Attend required meetings.
- Keep work areas clean and organized.
- Treat customers and fellow employees courteously.
- Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
- Maintain hotel equipment in proper working condition.
- Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
