Cook - Hotel Paso Del Norte - El Paso, TX

Cook Position at Hotel Paso Del Norte

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Cook for the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Texas.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they've made the right choice to stay with us.

Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.

Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.

Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.

Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control, to maintain quality product.

Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.

Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc)

Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.

Promptly report all maintenance issues

Properly receive and store food and other deliveries

Consult with upper kitchen management on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.

Participate in long range planning.

Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continues improvement in networking.

Participate in physical inventories

Guest Relations

Be readily available/ approachable for all guests.

Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Follow property specific second effort and recovery plan.

Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.

Adhere to all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.

Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team

Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior

Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers

Be self-motivated and use time wisely

Maintain open line of communications with each department

Communicate pertinent information

Respond positively to new ideas

Openly accept critical/developmental feedback

Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, memorandums

Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor.

Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.

Safety and Security Skills

Properly handle and account for keys

Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items and security concerns.

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees
  
  F) and kitchens (+110 degrees
  
  F), possible for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert…