Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Meal allowance
Job Description
Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company known for its innovation and dominance in key U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu. The company's presence extends across significant European cities including London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna, and Prague, managing a global portfolio of properties valued at over $10 billion and generating more than $2 billion in cumulative revenues. Highgate offers expert guidance throughout the hospitality property lifecycle, including planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. The company is recognized for developing bespoke hotel brands and employing advanced revenue management tools to enhance market performance and maximize asset value. With senior leadership composed of seasoned hotel management professionals, Highgate is a trusted partner for major hotel brands and ownership groups. Corporate offices are located in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
The current job opening is for the position of Cook II (Full-Time) at The Romer House Waikiki in Hawaii. This role requires preparing food items for multiple outlets including Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets according to standardized recipes, ensuring the highest quality and presentation standards. The Cook II will maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in kitchen areas while striving to minimize waste and optimize production costs. Responsibilities also include food preparation for buffets and banquet events, supporting various kitchen stations as needed, and upholding health department and company standards related to food handling and safety. This position demands the ability to work flexible hours and perform medium physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds and enduring temperature variations. Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques such as charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking is essential for success in this role. Candidates with culinary experience and knowledge of hotel food preparation standards are preferred for this important role within Highgate Hotels' operations.
The current job opening is for the position of Cook II (Full-Time) at The Romer House Waikiki in Hawaii. This role requires preparing food items for multiple outlets including Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria, and Banquets according to standardized recipes, ensuring the highest quality and presentation standards. The Cook II will maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in kitchen areas while striving to minimize waste and optimize production costs. Responsibilities also include food preparation for buffets and banquet events, supporting various kitchen stations as needed, and upholding health department and company standards related to food handling and safety. This position demands the ability to work flexible hours and perform medium physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds and enduring temperature variations. Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques such as charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking is essential for success in this role. Candidates with culinary experience and knowledge of hotel food preparation standards are preferred for this important role within Highgate Hotels' operations.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- culinary experience
- ability to prepare food according to standardized recipes
- ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation
- ability to follow health and safety regulations
- physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- ability to work flexible hours
- knowledge of cooking techniques
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- experience in a hotel or related field preferred
- culinary experience required
- knowledge of menu items and preparation according to hotel standards
- proficiency in charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sautéing, braising, roasting, and par-cooking
- ability to work flexible and long hours
- ability to stand for entire shift
- ability to work under temperature variations
- medium physical work capability
Job Duties
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
- complete necessary food and station preparation prior to restaurant opening
- prepare and display buffet food items per hotel standards
- recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products
- maintain clean and sanitary environment with proper handling, storage, and sanitation
- prepare food for banquets following banquet event orders
- prepare and service food for employee cafeteria as specified
- prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes
- prepare specials under chef supervision
- breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at meal end
- work banquet food station as scheduled
- know location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment
- practice safe work habits to avoid injury
- use production charts as per hotel standards
- support any kitchen position in need
- follow health department and company regulations on food and storage safety
- operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment
- maintain a clean-as-you-go policy
- assist in food storage and rotation
- sign keys out and in under supervision as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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