Job description
JOB SUMMARY
Prepare, cook, and serve food with the highest quality and sanitation.
Physical Requirements:
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Crouching (bend at knees) into refrigeration units and dry storage area.
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Stooping (bend at waist) over grills, fryers, cold stations, and while plating food.
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Twisting/Turning (knees, waist, neck) while cooking and plating.
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Climbing step latter while cleaning or retrieving items from higher shelves.
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Be able to work in a hot environment reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Reaching (overhead/extension) Reaching to higher shelves to remove or place items.
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Handling of knives, tools, raw meats, poultry, and fish.
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Pushing/Pulling of speed racks and carts up to 300 pounds.
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Lifting/Carrying items up to 50 pounds.
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Tasting food for quality and freshness.
Working Environment:
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Interior of hotel, in all Food and Beverage areas, with exposure to humidity and extreme temperatures.
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Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals.
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Exposure to food items and beverages.
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:
Essential:
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Follow Executive Chefs guidelines on cooking technique and plating.
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Assist in the proper utilization of excess food product for lowest possible attainable food cost.
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Set up and maintain stock of food-preparation line.
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Prepare food as required in a timely manner.
Basics:
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Attend required meetings.
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Keep work areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
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Be extremely courteous to all customers and fellow employees.
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Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately.
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Maintain hotel equipment in proper working conditions.
Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
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Must be knowledgeable of plate presentations and preparations of all menu items.
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Good personal cleanliness.
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Able to follow directions/recipes.
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Ability to follow safety guidelines.
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Professional behavior, able to work for long periods of time.
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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Must be able to present food handler's certification/TABC license.