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Cook

Century Hospitality

Cook

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    International hotel brand seeks Cook in the heart of what Money Magazine and Lonely Planet have recently dubbed "America's Coolest Neighborhood".

    Lawrenceville is at the heart of Pittsburgh's renaissance and is known as haven and destination for artists, local shops, and the some of the most innovative restaurants on Pittsburgh's flourishing culinary scene. The boutique hotel will house a new restaurant in timeless venue with a simple straightforward contemporary menu with an upscale wine program, a barista and wine retail shop, and a second restaurant/bar located on the rooftop featuring vibrant bar program with plates to share and focused on clean, simple, local ingredients. The hotel brand caters to business and leisure travelers in cosmopolitan cities including Madrid and Barcelona in Spain; Paris, France; Lisbon, Portugal; Frankfurt and Berlin, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Brisbane, Australia and New York City, U.S.

    SUMMARY

    Prepping and cooking meals to the proper specifications for our restaurants and event space. Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Promote positive guest relations; be able to hold casual conversations with all Guests in a comfortable manner.

    Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

    Be familiar with all hotel services/features to respond accurately to any guest inquiry.

    Maintain complete knowledge of daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people.

    Handle and transport all equipment carefully to prevent injuries and damage; use equipment only as intended.

    Review assignment sheets with chef; update completed assignments. Check with chef throughout shift for additional assignments.

    Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function area; rectify any deficiencies.

    Be consistently alert for newer methods, techniques, equipment, and material that will improve the efficiency and quality of the department. Make appropriate recommendations.

    Perform all accountabilities in a timely and efficient manner, following established company policy and projecting a favorable image of The TRYP to achieve objective, public recognition and acceptance.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Must have cooking experience in food preparation.

    Must have ability to cook and handle products and equipment that exists in the kitchens.

    Certification of food service.

    Previous experience in similar position in hospitality industry.

    High school graduate, some college.

    Must have the ability to effectively communicate the needs of the kitchen to the cooks to ensure efficient production and service.

    Must be well organized, and ability to maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to guests within any given period.

    Must have high levels of mobility, flexibility in the space provided, which may be limited at times and be able to endure physical movements in performing job functions.

    Must be able to adapt to priority changes of workflow or requirements; be able to operate and remain extremely alert while operating designated equipment, machinery and tools; be able to perform job functions with little to no supervision.

    BENEFITS

    Competitive wage commensurate with qualifications.

    Medical insurance and 401(k) plan.

    Century Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    NOTICE: The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All employees must realize this fact and be aware that, at all times, it may be necessary to move employees from their accustomed shift, as business demands. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.