at Tentac Enterprises in Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Is a Culinary career right for you? We think so! DoubleTree by Hilton is now seeking a Full-Time cook to join their team! The cook's primary job function is to prep ingredients and cook the menu items according to DoubleTree's standards. We strive to ensure quality, presentation and consistency of every batch recipe that is served to our guests.
Benefits:
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Long Term Disability
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Accident Coverage
Voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance
As a Hilton employee you are eligible to participate in the Team Member Travel Program.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate all food orders between stations and food servers.
- Assist in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food for all functions.
- Adhere to policies and procedures regarding sanitation and sanitary food handling.
- Maintains the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and safety regulations.
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
- Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
- Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
- Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
- Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
- Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.
- Prepare food for as required, following specifications on Event Orders.
- Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
- Breakdown buffets and plated meals, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
- Work food stations as scheduled by the Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
- 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 hotel’s standards.
- Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
- Perform additional duties as the need arises
- Possess considerable knowledge in food preparation, presentation and portion control.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of employees in the kitchen area.
- Ability to develop an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisors.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with co-workers and patrons
Guest Satisfaction
- Promotes 100% guest satisfaction throughout the property. Instills the 100% guest satisfaction objective to Departmental and hourly associates
- Ensures that all guest related issues are resolved in a manner consistent with the company’s goals and objectives
Supporting Functions:
- In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested (i.e., special guest requests)
- Adheres to all Federal, State, and corporate policies in all functions
- Other duties as assigned
