Cook 1

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience:

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a hotel or related field preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools & Equipment:

• Various cutlery, can opener, blenders, gas range, deep fryer, griddles, char-broiler, conventional oven, choppers, meat grinder, meat slicer, convection ovens, deck ovens, range tops, broiler, steam table, various refrigeration/freezers, toaster, scales, steam kettles

Work Environment:

• Under variable temperature conditions
• Under variable noise levels
• Indoors
• Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
• Around dust and or mite hazards

Physical Requirements:

• Long hours sometimes required
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• In and out of refrigerators/freezers with some frequency
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning

Mental Requirements:

• Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

• Comprehend and follow recipes
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
• Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions

Duties & Functions

Essential:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
• Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working

• Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Assume daily responsibilities according to schedule and business needs

• Preparation of Outlet, Banquet and any other food requirements
• Requisitioning of food, beverage and dry goods from the storeroom
• Check daily food requirements and prepare them accordingly
• Ensure that refrigerators, freezers, working areas and kitchen are kept clean
• Ensure that equipment is functioning, sanitized and that any maintenance is reported to Kitchen Management
• Ensure strict control of waste and portion and help to control food quality and cost using standard recipe methods, pictures and maintain low inventory

• Insure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health & sanitation regulations
• Insure departmental compliance with S.O.P.s
•  Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention

Marginal

• Other duties as required
• Follow direction of Sous Chef and Banquet Chef in daily tasks
• Participate in all hotel and departmental meetings as requested
• On a need bases: sweep, mop, wash down tables and general cleaning to ensure a clean and sanitary work place

Benefits at the AC Hotel & Residence Inn Missoula 

We believe that taking care of our team means more than just a paycheck. Here's what you can expect when you join us. 

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees are eligible for the following: 

• Holiday pay at time and a half for hours worked on recognized company holidays
• Bereavement leave and pay for the loss of an immediate family member
• 401(k) with company matching
• $600 employee referral bonus program

Full-Time Employee Benefits: Full-time status is defined as working 30 or more hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for our complete benefits package, including everything listed above plus: 

Health & Insurance Benefits: New full-time employees have 30 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Our plans include: 

• Medical insurance with virtual visit