Cook

Are you a foodie with a passion for hospitality? Do you enjoy creating delectable meals for others? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a creative cook to join our culinary team.

With Crescent Hotels & Resorts you have an opportunity to elevate your career and shine bright with a company who cares? Benefits include union medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension, free parking and world-wide travel discounts with paid time off to enjoy them!

If you are looking for a place to bring your talents, Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is the place you belong!

JOB OVERVIEW:

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.  
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.  
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.  Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.  Assist in keeping buffet stocked.  
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.  
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.  
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate both written and verbally
• Ability to "prep" food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
• Skill to use hand tools or machines needed for work. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on
  materials or objects with great precision.
• Ability to read and follow recipes of items to be prepared.
• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a
  clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations
  and work safety regulations.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding
  temperature in accordance with local food safety standards.

• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.

• Ability to obtain food handlers certification
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move items up to 100lbs on a continuous schedule.

As an associate with Crescent Hotels & Resorts you can enjoy the following perks:

• Competitive wages
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Benefit package – medical, dental, vison
• Pension/401k
• Travel discounts