Cook Chateau Saint Denis Natchitoches LA

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Position Title: Cook Department: Chateau Saint Denis and Natchez Grand Hotel Qualifications/Education/Skills: Minimum Education - high school diploma or GED required Must have a ServSafe Certificate or be willing to obtain one within 30 days Strong customer service skills required Able to keep work area clean, neat, and organized Must be able to follow guidelines and directions in the kitchen and dining areas Strong will to assist customer needs and be able to ask for help when needed Must be well-groomed and professional Must be punctual and reliable Strong teamwork skills required Job Purpose: Responsible for preparing and serving daily breakfast bar, greeting each guest, and ensuring the guests are comfortable and overall satisfied. To assist in the preparation of food for events and banquets Essential Functions: Guest Services Support guest service as the main focus of the hotel Interacts with guests Communicates special requests made by guests Actively participates in Guest Service Initiatives Breakfast and Catered Operations Providing personalized service to all guests Setting up and maintaining the breakfast bar Taking inventory of food, beverages, and supplies needed for each day Ordering or purchasing food supplies Preparing food for breakfast and events Stocking coffee, juice, and milk machines or dispensers Setting up serving dishes/trays, utensils, cups and other paper products Setting out/arranging cold food, such as pastries, cereals, etc. Clearing and cleaning tables as they are vacated Follow menu requirements for events Wiping up spills Restocking items consistently throughout the breakfast hours and for the next day Washing serving equipment and returning to storage Returning reusable food supplies to storage Keeping breakfast area clean including removing trash, cleaning breakfast area and kitchen counters, table tops, cabinets, and floors Listening and responding to guests’ requests and complaints Follow proper health standards on food prep, storage, sanitation, and other items the health inspector gives to the hotel Other duties as assigned Work Environment: Inside office settings, brightly lit Occasionally working in smoky, loud, and confined areas Long periods on foot Strong emphasis on weekends **It is not our practice to ask for personal information before our onboarding process. We conduct in-person interviews with all of our candidates. Should you ever be asked to give out any of your personal information, please contact our Human Resources Department. **