Cook - Courtyard

Join the Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola West, a Strand Hospitality managed hotel!

We offer many competitive benefits for our valued employees!

Everyone (including part time associates) can join a 401(k) Fidelity plan with a company match of up to 4% of the employee annual income. Associates also receive a life insurance policy, as well as discounts in hotels located worldwide, theme parks, Broadway shows, and much more!

Job Summary

The Cook must prepare food of consistently excellent quality. The cook will assist in all kitchen functions, maintaining a clean environment, communicating well with all associates.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Cook's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follows recipe cards and portion standards.
• Prepares food ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Dates all food containers and rotates them, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Assists in setting up plans and takes action to correct any food cost problems; controls food waste, loss and usage.
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Complies with attendance rules and is available to work on a regular basis.
• Completes duties and confirms on shift checklist as assigned.
• Has the ability to stand for long periods and lift at least 25 lbs. (See full physical requirements below.)
• Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Cooking experience required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all food and beverage staff.

Strand Core Values

All employees are expected to embody the values listed below with everyone they encounter and to support the company mission to Develop Prosperous, Lasting Relationships.

RESPECTFUL

ADAPTIVE

SERVICE

ACCOUNTABLE

UNIFIED

DEDICATED

Cook Core Competencies

• Quality of Work
• Efficiency/Production
• Recipe Knowledge
• Cleanliness

Work Requirements

• Ability to withstand frequent extreme changes in temperature
• Frequent standing, walking, and squatting
• Frequent bending forward and trunk rotation while standing
• Frequent reaching both above and below shoulders
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and balancing
• Vision – close, peripheral, depth, distance, focus adjustment required frequently
• Hands/fingers – frequent use of fine motor skills
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

It is the policy of Strand Hospitality Services not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

This is not an employment contract.

Availability on weekends and evenings a must. Possible morning shifts are 6a-10a Monday to Friday and 6:30a to 10:30a Saturday and Sunday. Possible evening shifts are 4:30p to 10:30p Monday to Sunday.