EARLY Morning Taco Prep Cook at Jo's Coffee Downtown

Hyatt Hotels Corp.•Austin, TX

38d•Onsite

About The Position

A Cook will exceed the expectations of all Bunkhouse guests in a multitude of tasks that include, but are not limited to food preparation duties, cooking and seasoning all menu items, ordering kitchen supplies and maintaining Health Department Standards within your work area. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, the ability to resolve conflict, and a thorough understanding of Bunkhouse policies. A Cook must develop and maintain the company's culture, values and reputation in the public eye and with all staff, guests, vendors and partners.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two (2) years related experience in hospitality or service industry
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff
Requires fair communication skills.
No previous experience necessary.
A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Capable of performing repetitious duties.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of foods, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
Prep food items for after-hours distribution
Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage
Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests
Always ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all business needs are met
Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area
Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition
Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property
Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements
Attend relevant meetings
Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction