Prep Cook

Grand Galvez•Galveston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The beautiful Grand Galvez Resort & Spa is seeking prep cooks to join our Award-Winning culinary team. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing high quality food based on hotel standards. He/She is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for the line, pantry or the production area of the main kitchen.

Requirements

Previous culinary experience required.
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Exerting up to 50 pounds or force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for quality of food.
Prepare food orders as per established recipes/menus.
Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
Maintain kitchen in a clean and organize manner to facilitate high volume production.
Handle and store food in a sanitary fashion.
Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meats.
Coordinate with Chef/Sous Chef for Banquet functions and special orders.
Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
Understand formal requisition process.
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Effectively listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Marriott Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Marriott Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Effectively handle problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.