Cook - Full-time

We are a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developed over our more than fifty-year history. Our mission is to provide authentic hospitality by making a difference in the lives of the people we touch every day. We focus on this mission in pursuit of our goal of becoming the most preferred brand in each segment that we serve for our associates, guests, and owners. We support our mission and goal by adhering to a set of core values that characterizes our culture.

Cook

To train and work with all staff in order to prepare, cook and present food according to standard recipes in order to create quality food products. Assists the Food and Beverage Department in the preparation of all items for the outlets and public meeting spaces. These tasks are to be handled in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner resulting in a very high level of guest satisfaction.

Job Description

JHM Hotels has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 35 years. The company, headquartered in Greenville, SC, currently owns/operates 41 hotels with over 6,520 guestrooms, and over 1,100 associates located in the United States and India operating under such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Starwood. The company's mission statement shares this commitment with guests, associates and ownership. We seek people who are driven by our core values, strive for service excellence and will go the extra mile to provide our guests with a memorable experience. We are interested in attracting and investing in talented individuals, who are dedicated to their career, show integrity and strive for positive results.

The Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta/Mariettais looking for a dynamic and seasoned Cook. The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 of years of previous experience as a Cook.And is now ready for the Lead Cook/Supervisor position.Hotel experience preferred. The duties include but are not limited to:

Major Responsibilities

Empowered to guarantee guest satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our guests at all times, take pride in representing JHM Hotels professionally with our guests and assuring that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.

Understand and apply all hotel safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for associates and guests at all times. In the event of an accident or emergency, get medical attention if necessary and contact GM or MOD immediately.

Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company associates to foster and promote a positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions
Prepare, cook and present a variety of hot and cold food items such as meats, fowl, fish, sauces, stocks, soups, seasonings, and other dishes as assigned in accordance with established standards for quality, taste and presentation and in response to specific guest requests.
Create or assist in the creation of specialty dishes and menu items.
Assist in all kitchen food production as assigned.
Prepare and set up production line and ensure proper supplies of all food items represented in menu. Supervise and manage the line and the line cooks during set up, production and break down of line, and expedite when needed.
Comply with health department standards, upholding regulation at all times. Maintain a safe working environment, report and correct, if possible, any unsafe acts or conditions.
Control food cost by adhering to proper methods of food preparation and handling. This includes the proper storage, rotation and labeling of food and the effective use of leftover food.
Properly operate and maintain all kitchen equipment and maintain a clean work area and coolers.
Adhere to health department and hotel sanitation and food handling guidelines.
Comply with all recipes, portion controls and product specifications. Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and other food products.
Maintain effective communication with Kitchen and food and beverage management, service staff, and be responsive to training and instruction, and attend meetings as scheduled.
Train kitchen associates as requested/assigned.
Prepare requisitions daily and comply with established storeroom and requisition procedures.
Adhere to safety, security and sanitation procedures, report and, if possible, correct hazards.
Understand all property safety standards and comply with these rules at all times.
Work independently with little supervision.

EOE M/F/D/V