Location: Tacoma,WA, USA
Job Summary$22.00/hrA line-Cook is responsible for preparing / cooking all food items based on standardized recipes for the Corporate HQ outlet Banquets/Catering in meeting rooms and Executive Lounge while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.ResponsibilitiesQUALIFICATIONS:+ High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.+ Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)+ Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.+ Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.+ Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.+ Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:+ Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly service-oriented manner.+ Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.+ Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).+ Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.+ Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety etc.+ Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.+ Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.+ Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.+ Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet or Cafe in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.+ Prepare and display buffet food items according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.+ Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency productivity and quality.+ Prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.+ Prepare and service food for Associate Cafeteria as specified by the restaurant leadership.+ Prepare all foods following Aimbridge Hospitality standard recipes.+ Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the restaurant leadership.+ Breakdown buffets and kitchen line storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.+ Work banquet food station as scheduled by restaurant leadership.+ Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.+ Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.+ Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.+ Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures.+ Use Production Charts as specified by Aimbridge Hospitality standards.+ Associates must at all times be attentive friendly helpful and courteous to guests managers and other associates.+ Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.+ Maintain the Clean As You Go policy.+ Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.+ Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.+ Attend meetings as required by management.+ Perform any other duties as requested by management.+ Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues+ Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility+