Cook | Courtyard Bloomington

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items in accordance with CSM/brand high quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction, including adherence to health regulations.
• Anticipate, plan for, and complete all prep work for the entire day based on hotel occupancy levels.
• Adhere to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste with food items.
• Ensure proper specifications are followed for cooking per the menu, recipes, and proper production/plate set-up.
• Use all equipment and supplies properly.
• Expedite food items as necessary to ensure timely service.
• Greet all internal or external customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Respond to guest needs and provide the highest level of quality service.
• Assist other associates as needed to meet guest’s needs.
• Clean/sanitize the kitchen regularly throughout shift and at the end of every shift.
• Assist dishwashers or bussers as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner including cooler and heating temperature logs, food safety logs, and other paperwork as required per health code requirements.
• Assist with inventory and completing inventory par sheets per requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, and handle all beverage/food in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of the Bistro, kitchen, and dish room.
• Follow all CSM/brand procedures for guest/associate incidents.
• Know hotel emergency procedures.
• Produce required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
• Adhere to CSM/brand grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and department procedures.
• Attend all required department and hotel meetings and adhere to CSM attendance policy.
• Complete all assigned tasks within or outside the normal scope of the position or department.
• Take initiative to assist wherever necessary, work as a team player, and actively contribute to the success of the food and beverage department.

Must have one or more years of previous cook experience. Must have demonstrated exemplary customer service, attention to detail, and ability to perform job duties in a repetitious and fast paced environment. Must have the ability to speak, understand, and write English in order to meet guest’s needs.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Serv Safe training and certification, or the ability to obtain local certifications as required by law.

Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift. Requires ability to complete physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, bending, and lifting continuously throughout the shift.

Prefer two or more years of previous cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

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