Job Description
Essential Functions:
Utilizes an automatic dishwasher and 3 compartment sink as necessary.
Keeps dish room, walk-in refrigerator/freezer, and food storage areas neat, clean, and organized.
Stocks purchase order items as they arrive. Adhere to food storage requirements.
Sorts, washes, and puts away all dishes, pots, pans, trays, silver, and utensils.
Stocks, stores, and keeps assigned areas organized according to established procedures.
Keeps dish room and kitchen areas neat and clean.
Follows and reads recipe specifications during food preparation.
Follows all food health and safety practices and procedures.
Empties garbage cans located in kitchen and dining room area.
Sweep and mop floors in kitchen and work areas.
Assists team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.
Assists with food preparation when directed.
Performs any additional duties as requested or deemed necessary by Chef/Sous Chef or Senior Management
Inspect equipment before and after use, making sure everything is clean and in proper working order.
Ensure that all utensils, pans, and plating items needed are in stock for service.
Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety in preparation.
Remain alert, friendly and able to get along with co-workers in a professional manner.
Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method, with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Understand and practice all HCH safety and security procedures, including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.
Comply with all Hotel and HCH time and attendance policies.
Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.
Hotel Specific Essential Functions
Ability to remain standing for 8 hours (or 100% of shift)
Ability to frequently move and lift up to 80 lbs.
Ability to walk the property and grounds on occasion.
Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
Ability to bend frequently and repetitively during a shift.
Ability to reach and lift overhead.
Ability to remain bent over a sink/tub for an extended period of time.
Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information effectively.
Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
Technology And Equipment
Automatic Dishwasher
Chemical dispenser
Basic Kitchen equipment
Working Environment
Hotel property with approximately 46 guest rooms.
Work will primarily take place in a kitchen environment.
Group and solo work.
Practice and observe all safety procedures.
Interior of hotel, in all areas with exposure to extreme temperatures.
Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The items listed above are a summary of the major responsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience
- 16+ years old.
- Previous Culinary experience a plus.
- Must continuously demonstrate a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.
- Interest in growth within the Culinary department a plus.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and other high volume days and times (i.e. town festivals).
Must Be Able To
Ability to remain standing for 8 hours (or 100% of shift)
Ability to frequently move and lift up to 80 lbs.
Ability to walk the property and grounds on occasion.
Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
Ability to bend frequently and repetitively during a shift.
Ability to reach and lift overhead.
Ability to remain bent over a sink/tub for an extended period of time.
Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information effectively.
Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
Benefits
- Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
- Competitive Salary/Wages
- Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
- Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
- Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
- Complimentary Meals Daily
- Free Parking
- Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
- Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
- 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
- Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
- Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
- Supportive, open-door policy work environment
- Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
- Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'
- Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.
Keyword: Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Kitchen, Cleaning
