102605 - Overnight Cook

Valencia Group•San Jose, CA

12d

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 shift described is from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The role includes preparing food, setting up and maintaining the food-preparation line, supporting breakfast and banquet preparation, responding to guest requests, and keeping work areas and equipment clean and organized. The position requires frequent handling of food, trays, supplies, and dining items, as well as standing and walking for extended periods in a kitchen and guest-service environment.

Requirements

Working knowledge of all menu items.
Ability to prepare food and meet health department criteria for food preparation and service.
Ability to stand and walk constantly on surfaces including carpet, tile, and rubber mats.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including crouching, stooping, twisting, balancing, reaching, handling, fingering, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; average carrying weight is 20 pounds.
Ability to push or pull with up to 20 pounds of force; average force is 10 pounds.
Ability to work around hazardous chemicals, food items, and beverages.

Responsibilities

Display working knowledge of all menu items.
Complete assigned side work for the Coffee Bar and à la carte breakfast before 5:30 a.m.
Respond to guest calls and requests.
Meet health department criteria for food preparation and service.
Keep the kitchen line set up, clean, and organized for the A.M. cook.
Assist with preparation work for banquets and A.M. and P.M. line shifts.
Help use excess food product appropriately to achieve the lowest possible food cost.
Set up and maintain food-preparation line stock.
Prepare food as required.
Attend required meetings.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Be courteous to customers and fellow employees.
Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
Maintain hotel equipment in proper working condition.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Take and deliver restaurant or in-room dining orders, as needed.