Bistro Cook| Courtyard Natick - CSM Lodging Services Incorporated

Description

• Anticipates, plans for, and completes all prep work for Bistro items for the entire day based on hotel occupancy levels.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

• Responsible for adhering to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste with food items.
• Ensures proper specifications are followed for cooking per the menu, recipes, and proper production/plate set-up.
• Responsible for proper use of all equipment and supplies.
• Expedites food items to Bistro Attendant in a timely and courteous manner.
• Greets all guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Accurately and quickly takes, enters, prepares and delivers guest orders according to standards.
• Responds to guest needs and provides the highest level of quality service.
• Assists other associates as needed to meet guest's needs.
• Effectively operates micros operating system and cash register.
• Follows all CSM/Marriott cash handling/POS procedures to ensure accurate closing of all guest checks.
• Maintains primary responsibility for washing dishes, and cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen as well as occasionally bussing tables and assist in maintaining the dining room.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner including cooler and heating temperature logs, food safety logs, and other paperwork as required per health code requirements.
• Assists with inventory and completing inventory par sheets per requirements.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, and handles all beverage/food in compliance with CSM/Marriott, brand, local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of the Bistro, kitchen, and dish room.
• Follow all CSM/Marriott procedures for guest/associate incidents.
• Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
• Adheres to CSM/Marriott grooming and appearance standards, and general work rules and department procedures.
• Attends all required department and hotel meetings and adheres to CSM attendance policy.
• Completes all assigned tasks, and takes initiative to assist wherever necessary including occasional serving and bartending duties.
• Works as a team player and actively contributes to the success of the Bistro experience.

Competencies/Skills Required:
Must have one or more years of previous cook experience.

Must have demonstrated exemplary customer service, attention to detail, and ability to perform job duties in a repetitious and fast paced environment.

Must have the ability to speak, understand, and write English in order to meet guest's needs.

Education:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. ServSafe training and certification, or the ability to obtain local certifications as required by law.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout shift. Requires ability to complete physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, bending, carrying, and lifting continuously throughout the shift.

Competencies/Skills Preferred:
Prefer two or more years of previous cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Behaviors
Preferred

Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred

Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help