Overnight Cook

Description

Overnight Cook is responsible to prepare and serve food items for guests and employees during the overnight. Complete nightly prep work and to prepare for breakfast shift. Maintain established quality standards. Know assigned menus. Must be self-motivated, dependable, reliable and willing to work overnight as the lone culinary person on the 3rd shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Report to work as scheduled
• Be in uniform when clocking in at scheduled start time
• Maintain clean and sanitary work area
• Place sanitizer bucket on work station, to be used between jobs to sanitize
• Check and report any equipment malfunctioning or failures
• Check in with closing Chef de Partie/Chef on duty
• Prepare daily production list
• Work quickly and complete assignments
• Responsible for set-up of assigned work station
• Ensure all products are of the best quality
• Take a lunch break before the 5th hour of work
• Prepare and plate menu items
• Anticipate business levels, plan and prep accordingly for the following day
• Strictly Adhere to recipe specifications ensuring proper portion sizes and cooking methods are followed
• Maintain professional atmosphere throughout the kitchen
• Daily inspection of assigned work station to ensure proper rotation of product and that all products are labeled and dated and complies with all Health Department regulations
• Must be familiar with all kitchen equipment and machinery including safe operation and maintenance
• Adhere to established safety standards and assist in preventing accidents by being aware of hazardous situations
• Remain positive with co-workers and guests
• Practice proper recycling procedures and kitchen energy management
• Control waste, be aware of the costs attached to the area of responsibility
• Responsible for proper closing procedures of assigned station
• Set up breakfast line ensuring all requirements are organized prior to the opening of the restaurant
• Check out with opening Chef de Partie/ Chef on duty before leaving to ensure his/her station and prep are stored correctly
• Inform Chef on duty of any problems, concerns, inconsistencies or product shortages
• Clock out in uniform and leave property immediately after shift
• Actively participates in Safety Programs and abides by all injury reporting and safety behavior requirements.
• Participates in and supports hotel efforts towards community service, sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma or Ged-Equivalency
• Must be either a graduate from a culinary school with 1 to 2 years cooking experience in fine dining or 2 to 3 years cooking experience, breakfast and lunch in international and regional cooking in a fine dining establishment
• Ability to communicate in English with vendors, guests and staff to their understanding
• Must have current and up to date San Diego County food handlers card
• Must be flexible in scheduling, including 3rd shift
• Must have own tools to perform assigned duties
• Dedication to excellence with continued development of our hotel reputation

Desirable

• 1 year prior Overnight Cook experience
• Prior work experience in a 5 star/ 5 diamond hotel
• Stable work history

SKILLS

Required

• Well-rounded culinary skills, cooking methods, meats, fish, vegetables, soups, product identification
• Garde Manger skills
• Knife Skills, basic cuts including coarse chopping, mincing, julienne and dicing
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of kitchen terminology
• Knowledge of products, uses and availability

Desirable

• 1. Knowledge of current food trends
• 2. Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• 3. Ability to perform tasks under pressure and within tight time constraints

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and climbing. Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting property.
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping turning, finger dexterity
• Occasional need to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements: constant need to view small print. Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms’ reach.
• Hearing requirements: constant need to speak on telephone and/or two-way radio, respond to general public and converse with staff. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment
• Must be in good physical condition to stand for 8 consecutive hours, walk, kneel and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Salary: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour based on work experience and skill set.