Cook I - Preston's
Core
Prepares and cooks menu items in a high-volume hotel kitchen, ensuring food quality, safety, and timely service for guests.
Role type
Culinary Cook (Hotel)
Builds
Prepared dishes and menu items for hotel guests
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Required skills
Food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, food sanitation, kitchen equipment operation, temperature monitoring, cleaning and sanitizing, inventory rotation, plating
Preferred skills
Upscale restaurant experience, culinary training/certification, teamwork, safety compliance
Technologies
Knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, refrigeration units, cooking equipment
Responsibilities
Set up and organize work area with supplies; receive and inspect food products; prepare and store raw food; follow standardized recipes; adhere to portion control and minimize waste; plate foods according to guidelines; monitor finished product and service timing; follow food sanitation standards; monitor refrigeration and holding temperatures; clean and sanitize work surfaces; use kitchen equipment safely; notify supervisor of equipment issues; coordinate with stewards for dishware; clean and secure kitchen at end of shift
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC