Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook I to be part of our team as we expand our portfolio. Our newest addition, The Lofton Hotel, is a downtown Minneapolis, full-service, $15M revenue property that is the first hotel in the Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Minnesota. The Cook I will be responsible for preparing and cooking all food items according to menus and expediting orders quickly and correctly. The Cook is also responsible for ensuring all stations are set to standards and following instructions from the Chefs.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has a rich 60 year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
What you will be doing:
· Setup workstation as outlined in prep sheet.
· Prepare and cooking food quickly and correctly following all required recipes.
· Store food correctly and use proper rotation and dating standards.
· Maintain sanitary standards before, during and after food service.
· Determine inventory of food items and requisition from storeroom.
· Maintain high quality level of food preparation prior to service.
What we are looking for:
· Follow instructions of Chef and Sous Chef.
· Ability to work sauté, line and broiler station.
· Ability to read orders from the point of sales system.
· Knowledge of cooking techniques for seafood stocks, grilling, sautéing, and deep frying, as well as cold food prep.
· Knowledge of basic prep functions- i.e. cleaning greens, prepping vegetables and cutting skills for all fresh produce and fruit.
· Be able to cut, dice, flan, supreme, julienne, brunoise, med dice, large dice, and slice fresh fruit and produce.
· Knowledge of equipment and food.
· Knowledge of proper cooking procedures.
· Knowledge of proper knife handling and techniques.
· Understand all prep duties, how to run line if needed, and work middle station during busy times.
What's in it for you?
- A free, well-balanced meal every shift
- Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton worldwide properties
- Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa
- Discounted parking and bus pass program (update this to what they offer though)
- “Two for one” movie theatre coupons at Marcus Theatres
- Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and an employee assistance program
- 401k with employer match
- Early wage access
- And more!
For each position, we require a stable work history verified by a background check, a positive attitude, a willingness to be a team player, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.
We will verify through E-Verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.