What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Westmont Group?
Ready to Start Your Career in Hospitality?
Embassy Suites Nashville Airport prides itself on developing talent from within. Our future leaders start as Cooks! Hospitality is one of the few industries that creates opportunities for everyone and allows all team members to grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for an adventures career with endless opportunities that can take you anywhere in the world, this is the place to start!
As a member of our All-Star Culinary Dream Team, the Cook will be responsible for independently performing all necessary kitchen duties to keep our guests coming back for more!
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
- Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
- Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
- Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
- Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
- Serve menu items compliant with established standards
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
- Opening or Close the kitchen correctly and follow the Opening or closing checklist for kitchen stations
- Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
- Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
- Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
- Assist with all duties as assigned by Executive Chef
Requirements
- Some experience highly preferred
- Current food servers permit or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Ability to walk, stand, and work for prolonged period of time in a kitchen environment.
- Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend, evenings, and holidays
- Proficient in maintaining a safe working environment utilizing food safety plan
- Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced and noisy environment
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the managers
BENEFITS & PERKS:
· Competitive Salary
· Team Member Hotel Discount Program
· Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k and other supplemental options
· Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment
· Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
· Food and Beverage Discounts
Embassy Suites Nashville Airport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
