Culinary Associate (Lead Cook)

Company: Atrium Hospitality
Location: Loveland
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Hotel:
Loveland Embassy Suites

Job Description

Profile:

Telecommute: No

Bonus Eligible: No

Direct Reports: No

Reports To: All Purpose Manager or Executive Chef

Equipment: Uniform

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Culinary Associate is to provide guests with an excellent dining experience while preparing all orders in an efficient, timely and high-quality manner that is consistent with menu recipes.

Work Performed:

The Culinary Associate will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards;
  
• Prepare and cook food items for line and banquet consumption using standardized food techniques;
  
• Expedite the line during serving periods as needed ensuring food quality and presentation;
  
• Assist in the coordination of opening and closing as well as all line prep duties;
  
• Stock all food stations and prepare all food for next shift as required;
  
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment;
  
• Maintain sanitary regulations of food temperatures and rotating products;
  
• Complete regular sanitization/disinfection of all kitchen and food and beverage work areas to include flooring, storerooms, prep areas, buffets, dining tables and equipment;
  
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of menus, recipes, food preparation and presentation;
  
• Operate dish machine and three compartment sinks;
  
• Separate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers
  
• Coordinates all receiving and storing of products;
  
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management; and
  
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Required Prior Experience:
  
  Prior customer service experience
  
  Preferred Prior Experience:
  
  Prior related culinary experience
  
  Preferred Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  
  Required Licenses/ Certification:
  
  Food Safety certificate or complete training during initial 60 days.
  
  Physical:
  
  Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50lbs occasionally and 15lbs regularly; Ability to bend and squat repeatedly; Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift
  
  Other:
  
  Flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
  
  Starting Compensation
  $19.43/hr - $21.83/hr
  
  In addition to competitive compensation packages, all Atrium Associates are eligible for commissions for referred and booked hotel business, 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with company match and travel discounts.
  
  Full-Time Associates are also eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term / long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid / unpaid time off and paid sick leave for Colorado residents.
  
  Our associates and leaders are driven every day to make Atrium Hospitality a great place to work and grow. Come grow with us!
  
  For more information click HERE or copy and paste the link below in your browser.
  
  https://atriumhospitality.com/your-career/why-work-for-us/
  
  EOE, including disability/vets
  
  Empleador con igualdad de oportunidades, incluidos personas con discapacidad y veteranos

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