Hotel Associate Job Description

Position Title: Cook

Reports To: Executive Chef/Sous Chef

Below are the Core Responsibilities that make up the priority functions and most important responsibilities of this position. These Core Responsibilities are divided into two categories, Job Function and Professionalism and Style Expectations. 

Following the Core Responsibilities is a Physical Requirements category that is also expected of all positions within Stepstone Hospitality,  LLC.

Each responsibility of this position is assigned a weight that indicates the percentage of the overall job it represents. For performance appraisal purposes, the Core Responsibilities (what the job is; the substance of the job) account for 90% of the overall appraisal score. The other 10% is based on the Professionalism and Style category (how the individual goes about doing the job).

Job   Function

Weight

Job   functions describe the substance and most important responsibilities of the   job.

1. Administration

· Close kitchen in absence of Executive   Chef.

· Adhere to all prepared written recipes   for all menu items.

· Report out of stock items to the   Executive Chef.

· Prepare all sauces and all dishes for   breakfast and lunch menus.

· Help set-up restaurant and employee   cafeteria buffet.

· Prepare soups under the Executive Chef’s   direction.

· Supervise and assist dishwashers and   pantry personnel.

· Assure all dining room associates adhere   to the proper ordering and pick-up procedures.

· Perform dinner set-up duties according to   the Prep List schedule.

· Maintain health and sanitation standards.

2. Support

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of   the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and   vendors.

· Ability to scrupulously follow all Stepstone   and hotel policies and procedures.

· Attend required meetings.

Professionalism   and Style Expectations

Weight

These are   expected of every associate within Stepstone Hospitality, LLC.

3. Personal Effectiveness

· Projects and assignments are completed   thoroughly, professionally, and with care.

· Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and   is open to change.

· Assumes responsibility for personal   growth and development.

· Conducts him\herself (acts and dresses)   professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

4. Communication

· Understands and communicates the Stepstone   Mission and Core values. 

· Expresses ideas and conveys information   clearly, effectively, and professionally.

· Actively listens to others.

· Conveys company information, decision, or   problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.

· Works to resolve disagreements and is   respectful of peers and co-workers.

Physical   Requirements

5. These are required of every associate.· Minimum lifting of 20 pounds.· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward   reaching, manual dexterity.· Hearing, writing, typing.· Minimum pulling of 20 pounds.· Other duties may be assigned.  Additional responsibilities specific to you are:· Must have a knowledge of all hotel   departments and functions.· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of   applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.· High school education and relevant   training and experience preferred.· CPR training and first aid training   preferred.· Additional language ability preferred.