Description

Portland Harbor Hotel, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking an engaging, friendly, and detail-oriented Lead Cook to join our Food and Beverage team. This individual is responsible for coordinating, supervising kitchen operations, with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

• Prep and prepare food of consistent and high quality
• Assist in all kitchen functions
• Assist in planning, organizing, directing and control of the kitchen operation and administration
• Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
• Adhere to all applicable Colwen and brand standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef instructions
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
• Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
• Ensure proper time and temperature standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
• Assist in dishwashing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
• Check par levels for shift use
• Note out of stock items and possible shortages
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
• Assist in prep work for next shift
• Assist in storing food deliveries
• Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Prior related experience preferred
• ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by individual property

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V