Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of food service to the hotel guests.
• Works in the designated station as set by kitchen manager.
• Able to organize the assigned work area and efficiently process orders.
• Able to prepare food within recommended time frames to meet guest expectations.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff.
• Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area.
• Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes and other food items.
• Slices, grinds and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits, vegetables and be able to weigh, measure and mix ingredients in correct proportions.
• Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups and sauces, preparing entrees, vegetable preparation and a la carte cooking.
• Set-up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station.
• Check supplies and prep lists and ensure all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
• Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate temperature levels at all times.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods and report any incidents to the kitchen manager to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Serve food in proper portions on correct serving vessels and plates.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
• Maintain correct portion size and quality of the food to the hotel’s standards.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the kitchen manager before leaving.
• Assist in providing on the job training and development of new cooks.
• Assists other team members in the kitchen when needed or perform any other tasks assigned by the hotel management.

Prerequisites

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality.
• Great personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Should be able to communicate, read and write clearly and effectively.

Education
High school education or diploma in culinary is required. Basic computer skills and familiar with inventory systems.

Experience
One to five years of minimum previous experience required in a high-volume kitchen or full-service hotel.