The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck Cook - Full Time - 2nd Shift

From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown – and start your unstoppable career here.

This is a full-time position with 2nd shift hours and weekend availability.  

This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental & vision), 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts and more.

 

SUMMARY:

Assists Chefs with preparation of raw food items prior to cooking. Prepares food items to order, according to approved standardized recipes. Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria. Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is served to the guest in a timely manner.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

- Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
- Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
- Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times
- Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently
- Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufacture’s recommendations
- General working knowledge of food cost and labor cost
- Notifies Supervisor of and equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately
- Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.
- Returns soiled pot, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items
- Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
- Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shift
- Other duties as assigned

General:
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- Recycles whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- High School Diploma, or its equivalent
- Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school + one year experience cooking in an upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent