Job Details
**Job Title: Cook**
**Department: Food & Beverage**
**Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager, Restaurant**
**Supervisor**
**Position Summary:** The purpose of this position is to cook and prepare food according to prescribed recipes and quality standards.
**Essential Functions**
**F****ood Preparation**
* Plans and prepares various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catered functions.
* Understands food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality.
* Assists with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of kitchen and restaurant when necessary.
* Accommodates Guests special requests.
* Adheres to proper food handling and safety guidelines at all times.
**I****nventory and Control**
* Assists with inventory, ordering, and receiving of all Food and Beverage items as directed.
* Maintains and enforces sanitation laws and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area.
**Miscellaneous**
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with Guests, clients, co-workers, and management.
* Coordinates catering reservations and food preparation with the Sales Department.
- Adheres to proper grooming and dress codes for the department.
- Carries out hotel emergency procedures.
- Performs all other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.
**Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise**
* **L****a****n****guage Skills:** Must be able to understand the proper use of kitchen equipment and verbal instructions.
* **T****e****chnical Skills:** Food preparation, ability to follow recipes, and service skills required.
* **Reasoning Ability:** Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
* **Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:** Food handlers permit.
* **O****ther Skills and Abilities:** Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, oven, grill, stove, mixer, dishwasher, and utensils. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
**E****x****p****e****r****i****e****n****ce**
* Hospitality or food service experience preferred.
**Physical Requirements**
* **Seeing** Must be able to see well enough to read recipes and labels on products.
* **Hearing** Must be able to hear well enough to communicate on the phone and in person.
* **Standing/Walking/Mobility** Must be able to stand to prepare and cook food.
* **Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling** Must be able to climb four flights of stairs. Must be able to stoop and kneel to put away products.
* **Lifting** Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
* **F****ingering/Grasping/Feeling** Must be able to handle cooking utensil, kitchen gadgets, etc.
**A****DA:** The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
**F****LSA:** non-exempt
Company : Huntington Hotels
Position : Cook
Status : Full Time
Shift : First (Day), Second (Afternoon)
Req # : 6527797
Date Posted : November 09, 2021
Location : 29505 Aguora Rd, Agoura Hills, US, CA, 91301
Job Category : Hourly