Prep Cook

Company: Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com .

Location

Overview

Follow Prep Sheets for Banquets and Outlets and prepare food products for the cooks. Assist cooks in the pantry and line.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain or exceed Highgate standard in Food & Beverage production and quality.
2. Maintain Highgate standard for Food & Beverage cost controls.
3. Receive and adhere to liquor intoxication control training as required.
4. Monitor and maintain the safety, sanitation and security procedures and policies of the hotel.
5. Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.
6. Execute prompt and courteous service to ensure that guest expectations are exceeded.
7. Effectively manage time.
8. Maintain compliance with brand programs and standards.
9. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
10. Set-up, restock and maintain food preparation areas.
11. Prepare foods needed in restaurants, banquets and employee cafeteria.
12. Prepare food in accordance with working menus, recipe card and photos.
13. Assist with all banquet dish ups, carving and pre-meal preparation.
14. Display knowledge and follow all procedures in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
15. Communicate daily with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, regarding any challenges or opportunities regarding food service.
16. Prepare food items for daily use (i.e., stock, cheese, sauce, dressing, etc.).
17. Report food quality and service concerns.
18. Maintain inventory controls.
19. Attend all mandatory meetings.
20. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

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