Hard Rock International (USA), Inc.
SESSIONS - LOBBY- BOH COOK
11 days ago
New York
Job Description Overview The Cook 1 is responsible for consistent cooking, preparing, and garnishing of quality food product. This position is instrumental in maintaining a clean, organized, and harmonious kitchen. #IndeedNY Responsibilities • Follow kitchen safety procedures at all times., • Follow handwashing and other personal and kitchen sanitation procedures at all times., • Report safety, sanitation, and other similar violations to the chef., • Operate, maintain, and clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill, and other equipment according to instructions., • Set up stations, including utensils, equipment, and other needed items., • Receive and store food according to standards, ensuring all product is rotated and items are stored at proper temperatures., • Review production schedule at the beginning of each shift to ensure all items necessary for preparation are stocked., • Ensure all items are prepared according to recipe cards, plating guides, and photographs., • Maintain cleanliness continually by throwing away trash, wiping down work area, cleaning equipment, and returning utensils., • Follow governmental workplace health and safety guidelines and safety data sheets when storing and handling toxic substances., • Maintain positive and professional communication with all staff., • Provide recognition to others, including co-workers, supervisors, managers, and directors., • Participate in meetings to learn about global programs, new products and procedures, and to discuss areas of opportunities, special events, and other activities., • Ensure a healthy and safe work environment for co-workers and guests., • Be knowledgeable of property facilities, services, hours of operation, in-house events, conferences, and amenities to proactively assist guests., • Promote property outlets to guests., • Assist guests in finding locations within the property by escorting, when possible, or giving clear directions., • Resolve guest complaints using property procedures., • Create a positive environment in which all employees have the ability to maximize their potential., • Listen to comments, criticisms, and feedback from guests, employees, and managers to gain an understanding of strength and opportunity to improve personal/property performance., • Work as a team, helping all employees to complete the required activities that ensure we deliver Amplified Service., • Participate in Sound Check meetings on each shift., • Always smile and offer a warm greeting to all., • Know, understand, and practice (with energy and enthusiasm) the mission, values, mottos, culture and spirit that make Hard Rock unique., • Take initiative to offer assistance throughout the property., • Operate ethically to protect the Hard Rock brand., • Utilize programs designed to help Save the Planet., • Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations., • Perform additional duties as requested by department managers and supervisors., • Communicate with supervisors and managers to ensure that assigned duties are completed to standard., • Coordinate operations with other departments, as needed., • Present a professional image to employees, guests, clients, owners, and investors., • Maintain confidentiality of guest, employee, and company information. This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned. Qualifications • Secondary school degree preferred and/or previous work experience in service for at least 2 years. SKILLS • Ability to comprehend and use basic language, either written or spoken, to communicate information and ideas., • Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence and memos., • Ability to perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing., • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy., • Fluency in English: additional languages preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Ability to move throughout the business (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time., • Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists., • Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear., • Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes., • Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders., • Ability to regularly move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds / 25 kilograms., • Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion., • Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Understanding of lifestyle hotels and premium dining products and services., • Must meet legal requirements for any required licensing., • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.