Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Meal Allowances
Job Description
Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the hospitality industry. Established with a vision to lead in key gateway markets across the United States and expand internationally, Highgate manages a diverse portfolio of properties with an aggregate asset value exceeding 20 billion dollars. The company plays a pivotal role in the hospitality property cycle — from planning and development to recapitalization and disposition — offering expert client guidance at every stage. Highgate’s reputation is underscored by its strategic presence in major U.S. cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant environment
- ability to work evenings and weekends
- knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
- strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- ability to follow recipes and plating instructions accurately
- good physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods
- excellent teamwork and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- fundamental cooking knowledge
- knowledge of order/fire system
- availability to work varied schedule including evenings and weekends
- passion for food and fresh ingredients
- diploma and vocational training preferred
- minimum of one year cooking in a restaurant environment
Job Duties
- set up workstations with all the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment
- prepare ingredients to use in cooking such as peeling, chopping, julienne cutting, brunoise dicing, cross chopping
- recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products
- accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products
- cook food using various utensils or grillers including stir frying, grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, poaching, simmering
- follow outlined recipes and plating guides to provide consistent product
- ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
- assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures
- breakdown kitchen line, storing food, cleaning and sanitizing cooking line and equipment properly at the end of each meal period
- practice safe work habits always to avoid possible injury to self or other associates
- follow all health department and company regulations regarding food and storage standards and safety
- support any position in the kitchen that needs help
- perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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