Cook

Job Summary:  The Cook is responsible for functioning in any and all cooking capacities in the kitchen while preparing a high quality food product in a timely fashion.

Essential Job Duties:

• Unlocks/locks coolers, freezers and doors as needed.
• Turns on/off equipment as needed.
• Reviews prep lists, prioritizes work and assigns work as needed.
• Puts into storage stock that is delivered.
• Prepares production lists for the next day or two as needed.
• Functions as a Broiler Cook, Fry Cook, Pantry Cook, Pizza Cook,and Banquet Cook as needed.
• Functions as dishwasher as needed.
• Spot orders out-of-stock items.
• Performs all functions in a safe fashion.
• Assures the sanitation of the kitchen and food preparation.
• Maintains a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Conducts kitchen cleaning activities as needed.
• Follows HOLIDAY INN Job Safety Policies at all times to avoid injury.
• Communicates issues, concerns, complaints, compliments, and suggestions to the management of the organization and not to other associates, guests, etc.
• Supports the Holiday Inn Mission Statement, Vision Statement, philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Does whatever it takes to create OUTRAGEOUS GUEST SERVICE.

Must have at least a 9th grade education.

Must have at least 6 months of prior experience.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing, walking, bending/stooping, crouching, pushing/pulling
• Climbing heights
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Good written and verbal communication
• Hearing normal conversation
• Seeing including near acuity and depth perception
• Tasting, smelling