Max & Erma's Line Cook

Job description

Description

About us

At Crowne Plaza ® , we want our guests to feel able to do their best, achieve their goals and be recognized for their success.  To help them we need you to stay One Step Ahead and:

·  Create confidence – by being an expert at what you do; by acting and looking the part and adapting your style to match your guests’ pace in all you do.
·  Encourage success – by supporting and respecting your guests and their goals; by recognizing them and making them feel valued and important; and offering thoughtful choices to help them feel restored and balanced.
·  M ake it happen – by being perceptive to your guests’ needs; by taking ownership for getting things done and working seamlessly with others to help guests be successful.
Your day to day

FINANCIAL RETURNS

·  Advise supervisor of low inventory items or may order necessary food items.  Assist in receiving items and taking inventory as needed.

PEOPLE

·  Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.  May occasionally interact directly with guests.
·  Assist in the training, scheduling and supervision of kitchen staff; ensure that all cook’s duties have been performed during shift.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

·  Prepare meals for respective section(s)(restaurant, outlets, etc.) and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner.  Coordinate the smooth service in relation to the pass and pick-up of food.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

·  Organize the day’s prepping for the cooks and restaurants; supervise line set-up and prepping.
·  Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
·  Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
·  May assist with other duties as assigned.
What we need from you

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of experience in food preparation, or equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience.   

This job requires ability to perform the following:

·  Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
·  Standing up and moving about the kitchen
·  Handling food, objects, products and utensils
·  Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

·  Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or guests.
·  Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when keeping track of inventory.
·  This person utilizes problem solving and reasoning abilities
·  Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
·  Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
·  May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
What we offer

We'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So, what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.