Cook (AM/PM Flex)

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures that each Guest receives outstanding Guest Service by providing a Guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Guest Service.
• Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our guests at all times, take pride in representing AURO Hotels professionally with our guests and assuring that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.

• Understands and apply all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for associates and guests at all times. In the event of an accident or emergency, gets medical attention if necessary and contacts the GM or Human Resources immediately.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company associates to foster and promote a positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, cook and present a variety of hot and cold food items such as meats, fowl, fish, sauces, stocks, soups, seasonings, and other dishes as assigned in accordance with established standards for quality, taste and presentation and in response to specific guest requests.
• Create or assist in the creation of specialty dishes and menu items.
• Assist in all kitchen food production as assigned.
• Prepare and set up production line and ensure proper supplies of all food items represented in menu. Supervise and manage the line and the line cooks during set up, production and break down of line, and expedite when needed.
• Control food cost by adhering to proper methods of food preparation and handling. This includes the proper storage, rotation and labeling of food and the effective use of leftover food.
• Properly operate and maintain all kitchen equipment and maintain a clean work area and coolers.
• Comply with all recipes, portion controls and product specifications. Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and other food products.
• Label, date, store and rotate all products while maintaining assigned stock levels. Control food items requested, ensuring stock is maintained without over production.
• Maintain effective communication with Kitchen and food and beverage management and service staff
• Prepare requisitions daily and comply with established storeroom and requisition procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

• Complies with Company Standards of Service as outlined for AURO Hotels.
• Projects a favorable image of AURO Hotels to the public at all times.

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.

• Treats guests, vendors, customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect at all times.
• Completes Departmental, AURO Hotels and Brand standards training as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times. 
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Follows all AURO, Brand and local Health and Sanitation regulations
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.