Cook-Fast Casual (Hotel Bistro)

The Holiday Inn Appleton is a personality and service-focused hotel that is looking for talented and enthusiastic team members! As part of Wisco Hotel Group, a well-established Wisconsin-based management company operating 14 hotels all in Wisconsin, you will find opportunities for growth, development and fun. Wisco Hotel Group offers benefits such as: paid vacation, holiday and sick pay, 401K, IHG hotel discounts and other bonus/incentives for meeting specific goals.

Summary of Position:

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut?? burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, saut??ing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

• Previous experience not required, but may be beneficial. Simple restaurant model/concept designed as easy-to-train.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Flexible - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
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