Cook
Company: Westin Governor Morristown
Location: Morristown
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Highgate Hotels:
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality
management company widely recognized as an innovator in the
industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway
cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and
Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The
hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all
stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through
recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of
developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands,
legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary
programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes
industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify
and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and
maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of
the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a
trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.
Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas,
London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
Overview:
The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on
standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee
Cafeteria and Banquets, 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.
Responsibilities:
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.Complete
necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the
restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and
efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating
hours.Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel
standards.Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish,
and dairy and meat products.Maintain clean and sanitary environment
with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.Prepare
food for Banquets, ad required, following specifications on Banquet
Event Orders.Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as
specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.Prepare all foods
following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be
under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.Breakdown
buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at
the end of each meal period.Work banquet food station as scheduled
by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.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 employees.Use
Production Charts as specified by hotels standards.Be able to
support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.Follow
all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food
and storage standards and safety.Be able to operate and maintain
cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.Maintain a 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.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a
related field preferred.Culinary experience required.Flexible and
long hours sometimes required.Medium work - Exerting up to 50
pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently
or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move
objects.Ability to stand during entire shiftAbility to withstand
temperature variations both hot and cold.Have thorough knowledge of
menus and the preparation required, according to hotel
standards.Proficiency in the following cooking techniques:
charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, saut, braising, roasting and
par-cooking.Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of
each.
Keywords: Westin Governor Morristown, Newark , Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Morristown, New Jersey
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