Cook 2

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OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in allareas of hot food production to include, but not limited to hot menu items, gardemanger, hot appetizers, entrees, side dishes, sauce, stocks and hot sandwichesin accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintainorganization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain completeknowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures andstandards.

· Ensure thatstandards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.

· Maintain andstrictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.

· Maintain completeknowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and toolsonly as intended, properly and safely.

· Maintain completeknowledge of and comply with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.

· Meet with KitchenSupervisor to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes andother information pertinent to the job performance.

· Complete openingduties:

Set up work station with required mis en place, tools,equipment and supplies according to standards.

Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of alltools, equipment and supplies. Ensureeverything complies with standards.

Check production schedule and pars.

Establish priority items for the day.

Inform the Kitchen Supervisor of any supplies thatneed to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.

Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock indesignated areas.

Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the lineand work stations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift.

Start prep work and production of items needed for theday.

· Select, clean andprepare meat, seafood and vegetables.

· Check P.O.S.printer at the work station; ensure that it is in working order and there isenough paper available for the shift.

· Prepare andproduce Sauté, Grill & Sauce from the menu items for designated F&Boutlets.

· Prepare alldishes following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.

· Inform theKitchen Supervisor of any shortages before the item runs out.

· Communicate anyassistance needed during busy periods to the Kitchen Supervisor to ensureoptimum service to guests.

· Inform KitchenSupervisor of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.

· Maintain properstorage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.

· Minimize wasteand maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

· Disinfect andsanitize cutting boards and worktables.

· Transport empty,dirty pots and pans to the potwash station.

· Direct and assistStewards in order to make clean up a more efficient process.

· Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties according to department standards:

Return all food items to the proper storage areas.

Rotate all returned product.

Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away.

Straighten up and organize all storage areas.

Clean up and wipe down food prep areas,reach-ins/walk-ins, shelves.

Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to thespecified locations.

Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.

Restock items that were depleted during the shift.

Review status of work and follow-up actions requiredwith the Supervisor before leaving.

· Exhibit afriendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellowemployees.

· All other duties as required.

· Experience: Minimum two years’ experience as a Cook 2 orsimilar at a 4 or 5 star hotel or restaurant.

· Education: High school diploma; culinary certification preferred.

· GeneralSkills: Must be able to perform jobfunctions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organizeand follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems usinggood judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s serviceneeds; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimalsupervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hoteldata.

· Technical Skills: Ability to perform job functions withattention to detail, speed and accuracy; ability to prioritize, organize andfollow through; ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problemsusing good judgment; ability to work well under pressure of meeting productionschedules and timelines for guests' hot food orders; ability to maintain goodcoordination; ability to transport cases of received goods to the work station;pots and pans of food from storage/prep areas to the serving line; ability towork an 8-12 hour shift in hot, noisy and sometimes close conditions; abilityto work with all products and food ingredients involved; ability to use allsenses to ensure quality standards are met; ability to differentiate dates; abilityto operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions; abilityto comprehend and follow recipes; ability to expand and condense recipes; abilityto produce creative and artistic food work; ability to perform job functionswith minimal supervision; ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part ofa team.

· Language: Required to speak, read and write English, withfluency in other languages preferred.

· PhysicalRequirements: Must be able to exertphysical effort in transporting _____ pounds, endure various physical movementsthroughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at timesthroughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests andco-workers to their understanding.

· Licenses & Certifications: California Food Handler Card preferred

Rosewood Sand Hill provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Rosewood Sand Hill provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay

The pay scale for this position is between $28.35 and $31.50/hour. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

Decisions regarding individual rates will be based on a number of factors, such as experience, type of hotel luxury experience and/or Fine Dining Restaurant Experience.