Cook 2 - City Cruises DC
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
City Experiences is seeking a Cook 2 for our City Cruises operation in Washington, DC
About Us
City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
About You
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.
About The Opportunity
The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production. Contributes to general kitchen operations including receiving and storing provisions. A successful cook is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practicesProvide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RESPECT service systemPrepare high-quality food following prescribed recipes and production specificationsReceive and organize hot line food orders; portion, arrange, and garnish food for serviceReceive and store food and supplies using proper food-handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable productsAssist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floorsGreet guests as they enter premiseDescribe dishes to guestDeliver food to expediting stationMaintain buffet areas in accordance with food runner training manualMonitor and maintain buffet food and supplies throughout serviceStock hot boxes on the deck with ample food for service according to par levelsComplete Buffet Maintenance Checklist and present to manager for reviewMaintain safety and cleanliness of galley and service areasEfficiently and promptly deliver hot and cold food items to the dining cabin from the galleySet up and organize holding ovens and cold holding areas for serviceAssist in serving starting and dessert courses to guestsBe prepared to begin work at scheduled timeMaintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standardsAdditional job duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
At least two (2) to three (3) years previous kitchen/culinary experience preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredEnergetic and enthusiastic personality essentialWill be closely supervised; must be able to take directionMust be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guestsMust possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help othersWill work for extended periods without sittingThe nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warmRequired to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foodsWill be required to be available for work on all major holidaysMust meet minimum state age requirements
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
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