Restaurant Cook

Crowne Plaza Lansing•Lansing, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals for restaurant service and hotel events while supporting efficient kitchen operations. This role ensures consistent food quality, maintains sanitation standards, and contributes to a smooth, well-organized culinary environment.

Requirements

Ability to cook food to order; produce soups, sauces, proteins, cut vegetables and fruits, and create displays for buffets.
Meet time standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
Communication skills, written and verbal, in the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Basic technology and computational skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to navigate and use necessary software and applications.
Ability to perceive and detect uncleanliness and soiled surfaces.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, basic food safety practices and abide by them.
Efficient knife skills and ability to prepare food using the necessary equipment.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
A high school or equivalent education is preferred.
Minimum of six months of prior culinary experience is required.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings are required.
Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with Crowne Plaza Lansing rules and regulations for the safe and effective operations of the Hotel’s facilities. Associates who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including, separation.

Responsibilities

Prepare and produce all meals for guests and events held in the restaurant, Kindred Table.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards in accordance with local and state laws, as well as Hotel standards and expectations.
Uphold a high-quality standard of food.
Ensure expired product is discarded.
Ensure the refrigerators are stocked and in working order.
Prep as needed to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Complete daily cleaning tasks.
Assist with all culinary needs and steward functions as necessary.
Engage with guests and fellow associates using D.A.R.E to Connect behaviors.