On-Call Cook

Responsibilities

• Set up your own station and mise en plas to the Executive Chef’s specifications and recipes.
• Complete banquet production and organization, able to expedite banquets with little or no supervision.
• Cook and prepare food to order on a daily basis.
• Properly store all mise en plas and submit production needs for the following day by shift end.
• Work all line stations as required.
• Complete closing shift duties, including late‑night responsibilities as scheduled.
• Develop and train line staff, including interns/externs, to a standard performance level.
• Assure safe, clean, and healthy work conditions for all personnel.
• Communicate with the Sous Chef on duty to assure proper service according to the assigned shift.
• Report to work on time in a neatly groomed, professional, and acceptable manner.
• Follow all policies and procedures for the Hotel Emma.
• Expedite breakfast, lunch, or dinner service from inside the line as needed.
• Coordinate the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Hotel Emma kitchen standards.
• Maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk‑ins, and storage areas in collaboration with the Sous Chef.
• Communicate and report mechanical problems to the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Discuss with the Chef on duty for awareness of guest comments or complaints.
• Assist in daily inventory of produce cooler and dry storage areas.
• Be familiar with Hotel Emma fire, safety, and health procedures.
• Be trained and knowledgeable in all areas of food safety and health inspection criteria.
• Complete tasks and projects assigned by the Chef and assist others as business volumes and staff levels demand.
• Assist with production of family staff meals.
• Diligently and economically use labor and product; disposal of food must be approved by the Chef on duty first.
• Check daily the quality and level of line station mise en plas.

• Effective communication with departments and team members.
• Professional presentation and conduct that emulates the Hotel Emma culture.
• Three to six months of related experience and/or training.
• Flexible schedule, including AM/PM, weekends and holidays.