Cook

Doubletree Schenectady of Schahet Hotels is currently seeking a Cook to join our growing team!

Job Summary

If cooking is your passion, we need you today!

Bring your culinary skills and join our team as a cook, where you can dazzle our guests with your high standards of quality through presentation, preparation, and cooking abilities.  You will produce a consistent, quality food product through the use of standardized recipes, following all safety and local sanitation guidelines.

About Us

As a leader in the hospitality industry, Schahet Hotels has built a reputation based on exceptional culture and superior service. We have earned the title of “Best Places to Work” the past 3 years (‘21, ‘22, ‘23) and are excited to expand our team as we continue to grow! While a large organization, we believe culture is the forefront of our business. We refer to our shared values as RISE: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excitement. We believe that when our team members are happy, everyone benefits!
  

Benefits 

• Insurance


• Medical


• Dental 


• Vision


• VPS 


• Employee Discount 


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K w/ Match


• Life Insurance

Responsibilities 

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures  


•  Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems


• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation. 


• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards


• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders


• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality,  temperature, and appearance of food is preserved 


• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food  preparation 


• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day 


• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as  needed 


• Other duties as assigned 
  

Qualifications

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  Minimum 2 year experience in food-related business
  
  


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  Knowledge of food handling and production 
  
  


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  Basic reading, writing, and math skills
  
  


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  Must be able to read and interpret recipes