Cook

Description

Hotel Associate Job Description

Position Title:

Cook

Reports To:

Executive Chef/Sous Chef

Below are the Core Responsibilities that make up the priority functions and most important responsibilities of this position. These Core Responsibilities are divided into two categories:
Job Function and Professionalism and Style Expectations.

Following the Core Responsibilities is a Physical Requirements category that is also expected of all positions within Stepstone Hospitality, LLC.

Each responsibility of this position is assigned a weight that indicates the percentage of the overall job it represents. For performance appraisal purposes, the Core Responsibilities (what the job is; the substance of the job) account for 90% of the overall appraisal score. The other 10% is based on the Professionalism and Style category (how the individual goes about doing the job).

• 1.
  Administration
  • Close kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
  • Adhere to all prepared written recipes for all menu items.
  • Report out of stock items to the Executive Chef.
  • Prepare all sauces and all dishes for breakfast and lunch menus.
  • Help set‑up restaurant and employee cafeteria buffet.
  • Prepare soups under the Executive Chef’s direction.
  • Supervise and assist dishwashers and pantry personnel.
  • Assure all dining room associates adhere to the proper ordering and pick‑up procedures.
  • Perform dinner set‑up duties according to the Prep List schedule.
  • Maintain health and sanitation standards.
• 2.
  Support
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.>
  • Ability to scrupulously follow all Stepstone and hotel policies and procedures.
  • Attend required meetings.

• 3.
  Personal Effectiveness
  • Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
  • Adjusts to high‑pressure conditions and is open to change.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
  • Conducts himself/herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.
• 4.
  Communication
  • Understands and communicates the Stepstone Mission and Core values.
  • Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
  • Actively listens to others.
  • Conveys company information, decisions, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
  • Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co‑workers.

• Minimum lifting of 20 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 20 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities specific to you are:

• Must have a knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• High school education and relevant training and experience preferred.
• CPR training and first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.