Specialty cook job description

NOW HIRING Cook for $16.87/hour!

HMSHost is hiring Cook at Harry Reid International Airport.

Specialty Cook

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off (vacation/Holiday)

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growth opportunities

The referral program refers a friend and earns a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary

The Specialty Cook is responsible for the preparation of all wok-cooked or sautéed items along with the preparation required in setting up the stations for the branded concepts for each shift. The Specialty Cook supports a team environment and is responsible for communicating any potential problems to the manager on duty, providing the highest level of service to customers and associates at all times, and performing all additional responsibilities as directed by assigned management. This is a non-exempt position, which reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Operations Director, depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions

Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing and wok-cooking all specified menu items; works with a sense of urgency to meet time goals while adhering to recipe standards and displays an attention to detail and food presentation

Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, cutting, marinating, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving all items

Tastes products, follow menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed

Performs basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes

Operates kitchen equipment (i.e., buffalo chopper, fryers, cleavers, etc.); handle knives and wears a cut glove when doing so regardless of knife size

Coordinates food output with the other cooks

Maintains quality control for all products, including monitoring the freshness of the product

Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment

Follows excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards

Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks the temperature of the product; receives, moves, and lifts food and beverage products and supplies

Complies with HMSHost and franchisee policies as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

Requires 1-2 years of wok-cooking experience where food is prepared to order (including the ability to work two [2] woks simultaneously preferred); if no previous work experience requires a minimum of 1-2 years of sauté experience and/or cooking experience in a high volume and high prep dining kitchen.

Successful completion of the brand training program

Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably and professionally with individuals

Requires the ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures, up to and including very warm cooking environments

Must be able to cook, stand and/or walk for a period of up to nine [9] hours

Must have the ability to handle a knife/cleaver

Must have exceptional skills in handling all product and specialty ingredients and quality control

Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques; must be able to read and understand associated recipes, prep lists, and pars

Must have the capacity to perform basic math and measurement calculations associated with recipes

HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HMSHost is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando is looking for a Specialty Cook to join the Culinary Team at our breakfast restaurant, Oscar's!

Surrounded by Walt Disney Resort, this luxurious Forbes 4-Star property has 502 rooms, 30,000 square feet of banquet space, and 7 food and beverage outlets. This includes 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a pool, and in-room dining.

* Classification: Full-Time
* Pay: $19.50 per hour - Please note, final offer is based on experience.

Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram

What will I be doing?

As a Specialty Cook, you will be responsible for ensuring all meals for restaurants are suitable for consumption according to standard recipes to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspects, selects and uses all food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.

* Keep adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures proper storage of all food products and portion control, eg., especially high cost items.
* Keep spoilage/waste to a minimum by utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
* Keep all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations.
* Organize and transfers food items into lexans as needed, label and date for proper use and identification.
* Turn on/off all kitchen equipment, such as stoves, ovens, grills, broilers, heat lamps, steamers, fryers, etc. and ensures all is in proper working condition.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

* Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
* Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
* Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
* Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
* Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
* Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

* Quality
* Productivity
* Dependability
* Customer Focus
* Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

* Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
* Health insurance
* Career growth and development
* Team Member Resource Groups
* Recognition and rewards programs
* Go Hilton travel discount program
* Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Supportive parental leave
* Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
* Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

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Specialty Cook



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JOB SUMMARY:


The Specialty Cook is responsible for all types of cooking functions required for the preparation of specialty (Chinese) menu items.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare specialty food items in accordance to kitchen needs.
• Perform various job duties that will include operation of grill, fryer, broiler, oven and French top in accordance with kitchen needs.
• Perform preliminary preparation work in a timely manner.
• Ensures ingredient supply levels are accurate.
• Move items from shelves to carts and transport to assigned stations for restocking purposes.
• Maintains the required par of food items in their assigned station from support areas throughout the property.
• Understand proper safety and health codes and regulations and maintain them regularly.
• Ensure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris
• To assist with any other job related duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Work requires a minimum of at least 4 years Cantonese Chinese cooking experience.
• Work requires ability to communicate in the Chinese (Cantonese) language .
• Work requires a bility to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Work requires a n eat appearance with good personal hygiene.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:


Loud, fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to handle a heavy business volume in a timely manner.


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Disclaimer
: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

The Specialty Cook is responsible for all types of cooking functions required for the preparation of specialty (Chinese) menu items.