Kitchen Cook - Hospitality Specialists
Waukee, IA 50263
About the Job
Supervisor Title: Assistant General Manager, General Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare all food items accordi...PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting rarely
Walking frequent
Climbing stairs occasionally
Standing constantly
Crouching/Bending/Stooping occasionally
Reaching occasionally
Grasping frequently
Pushing/Pulling occasionally
Near Vision constantly
Far Vision frequently
Hearing constantly
Talking constantly
Smell constantly
Taste constantly
Lifting/Carrying up to 50+lbs.
OTHER DUTIES
As assigned.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat and other cooking methods.
Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other team members.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on continuous schedule.
Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION
Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma required. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Five or more years cooking experience required. Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.
GROOMING/UNIFORMS
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.
NOTICE:
The hotel business operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Due to this, it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shifts to conform to the demands of the hotel and our guests. In addition, this is the hospitality business and a hospitality service atmosphere must be projected at all times.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with all rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.