Cook

Ascent Hospitality
Meridian, MS
Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties may be assigned) Provide fast, friendly professional and responsive customer service to hotel & restaurant guest & staff.

Prepare food in accordance with productivity, health and safety standards, cost controls and forecast. Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation Adhere to all applicable brand standards regarding Food and Beverage service Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and equipment Set up and organize catering functions (As applicable) Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels Maintain knowledge of all menu items and composition Maintain cleanliness of kitchen Assist with the set-up of the kitchen line.

Assist with restocking of supplies as needed Communicate effectively with Management and other Team Members Perform other duties assigned by supervisor / manager.

Perform special daily projects assigned by supervisor / manager SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English, to effectively communicate with Team Members and Guests and to work with required recipes and menus etc.

Must adhere to all health and safety standards. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION : Cook FLSA DESIGNATION : Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT / DIVISION : Executive Chef / Sous Chef / General Manager REPORTS TO : Food and Beverage Management / General Manager, While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to effectively utilize kitchen equipment and utensils that require focus and skill.

Must maintain a neat and professional appearance upholding Company appearance standards at all times. Must be able to apply commonsense understanding, in carrying out instructions Must be able to comply in standardized situations with little variation.

Must be available to work flexible days and shifts, including Holidays. Must be able to work without constant supervision.

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to : stand on hard surfaces and be exposed to warm temperatures for long periods of time;
  • use arms, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel various food products, utilize kitchen equipment and utensils; reach with hands and arms;
  • and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee routinely is exposed to cold temperatures in freezers and walk-in refrigerators and hot temperatures from open flames on stoves and oven;

is required to walk, balance, talk, hear, taste and smell. Must regularly be able to carry and lift items in excess of 25 pounds without assistance.

Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, close and distant hearing, color vision and sense of smell and taste.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to use kitchen equipment and utensils that require focus and skill.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Able to operate under high pressure in a fast paced environment. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS : High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

One year or more culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills Must obtain food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Must obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days (if not certified). Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist in enabling a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please inform your manager or General Manager. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a Team Member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Apply for this Position

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