Cook

Job Summary

The Karol Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the Feather Sound area of Clearwater, FL, convenient to the beaches, St Pete, and Tampa. The Karol features 123 rooms and suites, and features Katch Restaurant and Vantage Rooftop Bar, along with ballrooms and conference rooms to host events. The Karol Hotel is part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.

The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing the kitchen with a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all food and beverage outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with Marriott's Tribute Portfolio standards.

Essential Functions

• Prep ingredients daily for any upcoming specials and the regular menu
• Assist the Executive/Sous Chefs with any recipes for each day
• Understand the recipes for the restaurant and able to prepare dishes to standard on a consistent basis
• Maintain a clean environment - general cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Maintain inventory and inform chef when new items need to be ordered prior to them running out
• Dishwashing - all Karol kitchen team members wash dishes
• Return pots and pans to the dish area for cleaning
• Maintain a professional, presentable uniform and personal grooming per Marriott standards
• Effectively communicate with the team daily
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
• Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
• Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
• Basic sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, and vinaigrettes
• Minor butchering - processing meat, whole poultry, and fish
• Line cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef/supervisor
• Plating dishes - presenting food for guest to the chef's specifications
• Ability to understand kitchen orders
• Use knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Follow all Marriott safety procedures to include knife safety
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Follow proper hand washing procedures per Marriott safety regulations
• Assist with plate up dinners/banquet prep and banquet functions
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
• Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher
• 2 years experience in a restaurant kitchen preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more
• Ability to work well with others in a high demand kitchen
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel, and the community

What's In It For You?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance *
• Paid Time Off *
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Discounted Employee Meals
• Marriott Hotel discounts worldwide
• Career Growth – We promote from within!

* For full time employees