Join one of the largest hotel Culinary teams in Edmonton at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton where the little things mean everything!
Are you looking for something that will keep you active? We are looking for friendly Cook 1 who is available to work morning shifts in the Cold Kitchen area

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Energetic and flexible, able to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative, capable of working in a team environment
• Demonstrate positive leadership potential

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION (DEMONSTRATING REQUIREMENTS)

• Cook Journeyman certification or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years experience
• Excellent guest, customer and employee relations skills
• Proven ability to motivate staff

BASIC PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the 1st Cook will work as part of the kitchen team to contribute to customer satisfaction by preparing and serving high quality food products in accordance with the standards of DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (TO FULFILL MAJOR PURPOSE):

• Meets and exceeds customer and team member expectations by providing superior service and teamwork
• Provides value and added service to customer by doing whatever reasonable and possible to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors
• Demonstrates teamwork by cooperating and assisting co-workers as needed
• Handles difficult situations effectively
• Meets hotel service standards
• Performs other duties as required to provide superior service and teamwork
• Prepares and properly garnishes all menu items, including salads, sandwiches, specially plates and other food orders as they are received in accordance with established menu specifications
• Sets work stations for forecasted covers, reservations and all special functions
• Works out on floor for special events; carving meats for customers, working pasta and omlette stations
• Maintains cleanliness and stocking of coolers and storage areas
• Prepares food with necessary approvals according to policy
• Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles and other equipment and utensils
• Adheres to hotel policies and procedures
• Follows hotel grooming and dress standards
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and unusual matters of significance
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate