A.M. Bistro Cook

A.M. BISTRO COOK
The Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown is seeking a Bistro Cook to join our team. The Bistro Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures.

ABOUT US
At Hollander Hospitality, we align our people with their passion, providing award-winning service and memorable experiences. From the ground up, we build & renovate, own & operate, while recognizing that our team is our foundation and greatest asset. We are exceptional partners to one another, our guests, and our communities.

We look for people who excel in their role and are committed to delivering excellent experiences for guests. Proven through multiple awards from our partnering brands for outstanding guest service and meetings excellence, we deliver the best to our guests by creating a sense of belonging, empowerment and support to our team members, coupled with their dedication, innovative spirit, and raw talent.

STATUS:

• Full-time

SCHEDULE:

• A.M schedule 5:15am to 12:00pm; Variable days. Must be available weekends and holidays

RATE OF PAY:

• $18.91 to $19.96 per hour/DOE Plus shared tips

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paycheck Advancement Program
• Hotel Travel Discounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For eligible employees:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Food and beverage products, preparation and handling techniques.
• Health codes, food sanitation and safety practices.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills and Ability to:

• Knows and understands every Bistro station, for a.m shift, in order to fill any gaps in service coverage as needed.
• Acknowledges, understands and abides by company programs, policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Work independently and manage one’s time to meet productivity requirements
• Meet quality standards for service and maintains a neat and clean work station at all times.
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing in the English language to convey information effectively.
• Maintain calm demeanor under pressure and during to constantly changing situations.
• Wear appropriate uniform and name badge and maintain personal cleanliness as prescribed by Company policy.
• Establish and maintain effective professional, courteous, constructive relationships with guests, staff and management team.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years progressively responsible culinary experience; previous hotel background a plus.

Licenses:

• Valid Food Handlers Permit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium Work: Must be able to stand, walk, reach, push, pull, bend, grasp, crouch, carry and lift as required by the job; Frequently exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position requires ability to exert well-paced mobility to move around kitchen area on a continuous basis and to maintain a standing position for long periods of time throughout shift, visual acuity to analyze written information and view computer terminal, ability to express or exchange information by means of the spoken word, continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual and fine motor skills.

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