COOK

The Cook at Hilton Garden Inn Champaign is responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability.

Responsibilities:

•Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards

•Provide outstanding guest service with a warm hospitality rapport, anticipating guest needs, responding promptly, and acknowledging all guests

•Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner

•Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed

•Prepare and organize the station, cooking all food necessary to start serving

•Switch over from previous meal served and prepare all items for the coming mealtime

•Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation

•Prepare food items according to designated recipes, quality standards and as turned in by wait staff, ensuring that food leaves the kitchen promptly and in peak condition

•Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen

•Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local, and company regulations

•Cook appropriate amount to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality

•Prep all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed

•Maintain accurate daily inventory of kitchen food, beverage, and supplies

•Maintain and clean the work area, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations

•Obtain nationally recognized food sanitation certification, such as Servsafe or TIPS

•Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

•Minimum education of a high school diploma or equivalent

•2-4 years of kitchen and cooking experience preferred

•Reliable & strong work ethic

•Customer service skills

•Attention to detail, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills

•Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

•Move, walk, stand, and bend for extended periods of time

•A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach

•A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel