Catering Cook

Description

The Hilton Garden Inn located in Boise Idaho is looking to add to our hospitality family! This hotel recently completed a beautiful renovation and is perfectly located across the street from restaurants and entertainment at the Boise Spectrum Center. Come join a wonderful group of people, and a great brand of hotels to start your career!  

SUMMARY

Resolute Road Hospitality, a national third-party hospitality management company, is seeking dynamic, driven, service-oriented people to join our family! Whether your goals are short or long-term, we have limitless opportunities for growth within our company. Our leadership team is here to help you realize your full potential and feel supported every step of the way. Join us on the road ahead.

BENEFITS

Travel Perks

Optional Daily Pay

Flexible Schedules

Health/Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Dental/Vision 

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

OVERVIEW

As a Catering Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for catering events, ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety codes. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and cook meals for catering events and guest consumption, following recipes and menu specifications
• Manage food inventory, ordering and procuring supplies as needed
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, and steam kettles, adjusting thermostat controls for optimal cooking temperatures
• Accurately measure and mix ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment (blenders, mixers, grinders, etc.)
• Set up and stock catering stations with necessary supplies
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared in a timely manner and at the highest quality
• Clean work stations and dispose of waste, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards
• Store food items correctly, labeling and dating as needed to ensure freshness and safety
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and follow food safety guidelines
• Ensure that food is ready to serve at the correct temperature and within a reasonable timeframe
• Respond to guest and event requests in a friendly and efficient manner
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional image at all times
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation standards
• Follow all local, state, and federal laws regarding health and safety, including OSHA, EEOC, and wage and hour lawsOther duties as assigned by supervisor or management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, especially in a catering environment
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Proficient in using kitchen equipment and utensils
• Basic math skills to measure and calculate ingredients
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team setting
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Previous kitchen line experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

Food Handlers Card Required. Any requirements unique to local and state regulations required. Brand standards and/or additional training required.

ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most work will be performed indoors in moderate temperatures, controlled by hotel environmental systems. However, employee may be exposed to high temperature work areas including kitchen grills, fryers, stove tops and ovens. Protective equipment provided. Employee may be subjected to hot grease and cold temperatures in walk-in freezers and refrigerators.

Most work will be performed by standing & walking, up to the complete 8-hour shift or more, if overtime is required. At times, may need to sit or walk for extended periods of time. Finger dexterity to required.

Grasping, writing, repetitive motions, crouching, kneeling, reaching above shoulders, and climbing a ladder while may be infrequent needs, are all required.

Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel in a timely manner.

Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Talking and hearing continuously in the process of communicating with guests and employees.

Employee may be subjected to moderate to loud noise levels from time to time, outdoor weather conditions, work in precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Must be able to lift up 40 pounds frequently (on a daily basis), up to 50 pounds occasionally.

OTHER

Cooks may be required to work varying schedules as dictated by the business needs of the hotel. This includes attendance at all scheduled brand and job specific training sessions and meetings. May require nights, weekends, and holidays.

Consistent attendance in accordance with the standards set forth by Resolute Road Hospitality must be maintained and is an essential element of the success in this role. If the Line Cook is unable to meet these requirements, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action based on management operating policies, up to and including termination of employment.

E-Verify Employer

Resolute Road Hospitality utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. 

Requirements

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