Cook - Full Time - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

{#description aria-label=" "}: {#jobDesc-row}[]{#jobDesc}Benson's Hospitality Group hotels offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance + company paid life insurance, disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401K.**POSITION SUMMARY**A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items based on standardized recipes for the Bistro while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY and DUTIES**- Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly service-oriented manner.- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).- Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.- Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety etc.- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required according to hotel standards.- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.- Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.- Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency productivity and quality.- Breakdown kitchen line storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.- Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.- Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.- Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.- Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures.- Associates must at all times be attentive friendly helpful and courteous to guests managers and other associates.- Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.- Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.- Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.- Attend meetings as required by management.- Perform any other duties as requested by management.:## : {#qualifications aria-label=" "}: {#jobQualifications-row}[]{#jobQualifications}**QUALIFICATIONS**- Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.- Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.**Education:**High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.: