Cook III at Hersha Hospitality Management LP

OverviewOpportunity: Cook IIIPrepare food items according to recipes and standards taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.Your Growth PathLead Cook Sous Chef Executive Chef Food and Beverage DirectorYour FocusFollow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.Wash peel and cut fruits and vegetables; cut trim or clean meat.Prepare appetizers salads or cold dishes.Bake roast broil and steam meats fish vegetables and other foods.Bake breads rolls or other baked goods.Portion arrange and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards counters and work spaces.Secure and store food items properly.Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.Follow safe food handling procedures.Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHMs EarthView program.Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.Ensure overall guest satisfaction.Perform other duties as requested by management.Your Background and SkillsHigh School diploma preferred.3-5 years previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.Work Environment and ContextWork schedule varies and may include working on holidays weekends and alternate shifts.Requires standing for extended periods walking pushing lifting up to 50 pounds bending and reaching.What We BelievePeople Are Our Capability Hearts That Serve Only Excellence Stay Nimble - Own ItAbout Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age religion disability veteran status genetic information citizenship status or any other group protected by law.To see other opportunities at this location click here. Key Skills Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1