PT AM Prep Cook

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing high quality food based on hotel standards. He/She is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for the line, pantry or the production area of the main kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for quality of food.
• Prepare food orders as per established recipes/menus.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean and organize manner to facilitate high volume production.
• Handle and store food in a sanitary fashion.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meats.
• Coordinate with Chef/Sous Chef for Banquet functions and special orders.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
• Understand formal requisition process.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

· High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

· Previous culinary experience required.

Physical requirements:

· Flexible and long hours sometimes required

· Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds or force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

· Ability to stand during entire shift.

· Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.