About the Opportunity:
The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production, contributes to general galley operations including receiving and storing provisions, is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Cruises’ RESPECT Service System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
- Prepare high-quality food following prescribed recipes and production specifications
- Receive and organize hot line food orders; portion, arrange, and garnish food for service
- Receive and store food and supplies using proper food-handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable products
- Assist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors
- Greet guests as they enter premise
- Describe dishes to customer
- Deliver food to expediting station
- Maintain buffet areas in accordance with food runner training manual
- Monitor and maintain buffet food and supplies throughout service
- Stock hot boxes on the deck with ample food for service according to par levels
- Complete Buffet Maintenance Checklist and present to manager for review
- Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
- Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
- Additional job duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
- Will be closely supervised; must be able to take direction
- Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests
- Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
- Will work for extended periods without sitting
- The nature of the work may be strenuous and the work environment may be warm
- Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods
- Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
- Must meet minimum state age requirements