Cook - W Prague

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Food Preparation Specialist, your primary responsibility is to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of meals according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. You will be responsible for regulating oven temperatures, pulling items from freezer storage for thawing, maintaining food logs, and monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared. Additionally, you will communicate with kitchen staff and Food & Beverage service personnel regarding menu specials and out-of-stock items. Your attention to detail and ability to work efficiently during busy periods are essential to the success of the kitchen.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met.  

·  Supervises the preparation and production of all hot or cold food items for buffet and a la carte menu to ensure that they are following the prescribed recipes and specifications.
·  Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
·  Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
·  Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
·  Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the food operation (e.g., restaurant, banquet, pastry shop).
·  Communications production needs to key personnel.
·  Produces production prep list. 

Establishing and Maintaining Kitchen Goals

·  Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
·  Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.
·  Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
·  Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
·  Knows and implements company safety standards.    

Additional Responsibilities 

·  Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
·  Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
·  Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

·  High school diploma or GED; 4 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

·  2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. 

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.