Dining Cook III

Position Purpose & SummaryPrimary responsibility for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for the restaurant according to Chefs specifications and for catered events as required.Essential FunctionsSet up station and mise en place to Chefs specifications.Cooks food to order. Can cook burgers and meats to proper temperature with the utilization of cake testers/thermometersSet up, maintain, work and breakdown station and maintains area cleanliness throughout shift, cleans work area at shift end.Properly stores all mis en place at shift end. Can properly cook, cool, and label product.Submits production needs for following day by shift end.Communicates with chefs and production chef regarding daily production needs.Can maintain a proper rotation of mis en place for a station.Simple sauce and dressing knowledge. Proficient in making purees properly.Be proficient in breakfast, Pantry, & Barista stations.Follows exact recipes using scales when needed.Additional Duties and ResponsibilitiesMake Manager aware of guests' comments and complaints.Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook.Helps maintain a clean locker room area.Report to shift on time. Always clocks in and out from shifts/breaks.Comply with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department, and Garden of the Gods Resort and Club as directed in employee manual.Is familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures. Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management.Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.Practice of safe and sanitary work conditions and proper food storage.Position RequirementsPhysical RequirementsKneeling, bending, and standing, for extended periods.Able to lift 50 poundsWork in extreme heat and cold environments.Education, Experience, SkillsHigh School diploma or equivalentTwo years of food preparation experienceCulinary degree or equivalentMarginal FunctionsService Standards:Eye contact should be made at a distance of no less than 10 feet from every guest.A genuine smile should be offered at a distance of no less than 5 feet from every guest.Employees should build rapport with guests during any conversation, if the guest responds to the initial statement with a conversational demeanor.Guest last name is used effectively, but discreetly, as a signal of recognition as least once and not more than twice during any conversation with guests.Before concluding conversations, the guest is verbally offered additional assistance with a statement relevant to the guest's individual needs.Additional Licenses and/or Certifications RequiredYESNOValid Driver's LicenseXCPR CertificationXFood Protection Manager CertificationXFood Handler CertificationXAlcohol Server/Seller CertificationXPosition Analysis/SpecificationsN/A(Not Applicable)OCCASIONALFREQUENTLYSittingXStandingXWalkingXBending OverXCrawlingXReachingXCrouchingXKneelingXBalancingXPushing / PullingXLifting / Carrying:10 lbs. or lessX11 to 25 lbs.X26 to 50 lbs.X51 to 70 lbs.XManual DexterityXFine Motor SkillsXGross Motor SkillsXEye / Hand CoordinationXNear VisionFar VisionColor RecognitionXHearingENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSEnvironmental factors may include indoor setting with overhead lighting and comfortable ventilation. May occasionally be called upon to work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, possibly in inclement weather.YESNOWorking OutsideXWorking InsideXWorking AloneXWorking Closely with OthersXExcessive Cold / HeatXExcessive Humidity / DampnessXNoise / VibrationsXWorking Above GroundXWorking Below GroundXWorking with Chemicals / Detergents / CleanersXWorking Around Fumes / Smoke / GasXWalking on Uneven SurfacesXOperating Motorized Equipment or VehiclesXWorking Around/Near Machinery/Motorized EquipmentXClimbing on Scaffolds or LaddersXContinuous use with a Computer and Keyboard