What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charlie Palmer - Cook I position at Meruelo Group?
SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the Supervisor, Cook I will safely prepare all food prep and food items in accordance with standard hotel recipes and specifications. Candidates must have the ability to take charge of area, or outlet, when supervisor is absent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safely prepare all food prep and food items in accordance with standard hotel recipes and specifications.
- Read, comprehend, and follow the daily forecasts, menus and recipes in order to produce and delegate the production of all food items for respective work area.
- Complete food order requisitions using a computer, or pen and paper, to procure the necessary items needed for production in work area.
- Interact with hotel guests in order to provide for special requests.
- Participate in activities of cooks and other team members involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with hotel productivity standards, cost controls and special needs.
- Audit food storeroom items for quality, consistency and rotation. Work to control food cost and revenues. Follow daily sanitation, hand washing and safety codes.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to work in a productive and cohesive team environment
- Must have the desire to be extremely organized and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Must have the ability to comprehend and follow supervisor’s instructions.
- Ability to perform duties within multiple temperature ranges from hot to cold.
- Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
- Ability to work with interruptions.
- Strong knowledge of food service industry, cuisines and beverages
- Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Minimum 1 year culinary experience in a high volume restaurant kitchen required.
- Must have the ability to obtain/renew all government required licenses or certifications.
- Possess excellent communication skills, both in written and oral form.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate. In addition to performance of essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of functions to be determined based upon the particular needs of the Hotel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lift materials weighing from 1 – 50 pounds, up to 4 feet in height, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds at a height of 4 feet. Stand, walk, bend (at neck & waist), reach (above & below shoulder level), kneel, push/pull, twist (at neck and waist), and squat for duration of shift, walking 2-4 miles during an 8-hour shift. Simple/power grasping, repetitive use of the hands and fine hand manipulation is required to complete essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
