Job Description
Job description
The growth and success of our company is driven by the participation, commitment, and performance of our team members. Achieving high levels of Client, Guest and Employee Satisfaction is a challenging task requiring qualified and enthusiastic people in a wide variety of positions. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and desire for achieving excellence. We are currently hiring professionals seeking to advance their Hospitality Careers! The Olympia Companies is looking for qualified and enthusiastic candidates to join our team!
Looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!
Benefits
Olympia Hospitality’s comprehensive benefits package is designed to support our team members’ well-being and financial security.
• We offer health insurance, ensuring access to quality medical care when needed.
• Dental and vision insurance are provided to promote overall health and wellness.
• Our 401K program includes a matching component, empowering employees to save for retirement with added company support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and childcare expenses offer tax-advantaged savings options.
• Additionally, team members enjoy seven paid holidays throughout the year, providing well-deserved time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Our paid time off benefit provides flexibility to take time off for vacation, personal needs, or illness while still receiving their regular pay.
• Team members can also take advantage of travel discounts at our portfolio of hotels.
• Additional benefits may be available based on the individual hotel that is hiring.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.
Skills Required
• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure
Technical Skills
• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food
Experience / Education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.
The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.
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The growth and success of our company is driven by the participation, commitment, and performance of our team members. Achieving high levels of Client, Guest and Employee Satisfaction is a challenging task requiring qualified and enthusiastic people in a wide variety of positions. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and desire for achieving excellence. We are currently hiring professionals seeking to advance their Hospitality Careers! The Olympia Companies is looking for qualified and enthusiastic candidates to join our team!
Looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!
Benefits
Olympia Hospitality’s comprehensive benefits package is designed to support our team members’ well-being and financial security.
• We offer health insurance, ensuring access to quality medical care when needed.
• Dental and vision insurance are provided to promote overall health and wellness.
• Our 401K program includes a matching component, empowering employees to save for retirement with added company support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and childcare expenses offer tax-advantaged savings options.
• Additionally, team members enjoy seven paid holidays throughout the year, providing well-deserved time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Our paid time off benefit provides flexibility to take time off for vacation, personal needs, or illness while still receiving their regular pay.
• Team members can also take advantage of travel discounts at our portfolio of hotels.
• Additional benefits may be available based on the individual hotel that is hiring.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.
Skills Required
• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure
Technical Skills
• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté and Expediter skills; garde manger experience
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food
Experience / Education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.
The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cook CHEF position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Oberlin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.
