Job Description

Advanced Cook - Vail Marriott - Full Time - Year Round - Vail, CO

The magnitude of beauty at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort (http://www.vailmarriott.com) is one that defines the elegance of a European Chateau with the back drop of the Rocky Mountains. The Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa is now hiring an Advanced Cook, Full Time Year Round.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that all culinary food preparation is produced according to the Executive Chef’s high standards for quality, visual appeal and consistency. Capable of multi-tasking and completing Cook II’s needs in a timely manner, according to the menu specifications and BEO requirements. Works with the highest quality products available and creates outstanding food items.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and direct training in food production areas
• Ensure that SOP’s are followed
• Ensure that company policies are in effect, including but not limited to: clean as you go, proper uniform worn, month end inventories taken, safety training on food handling equipment, and accident reports written
• Follow requisition of food items policy
• Ensure that BEO’s are priced on a daily basis
• Update use records
• Follow-up on production charts to ensure no over producing and waste
• Follow-up on taste panels
• Assign production and preparation levels based on projected business forecast
• Indicate plans to work out any leftovers or dead items
• Ensures that all records are complete
• Check products to see that all standards are met
• Check products to see that they are properly rotated
• Monitor raw materials inventory, and inform sous chef when items run low

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree/certificate. -preferred
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and POS systems. -preferred
• Must have Current certification in the state Professional Food Handler Program. -required
• 5+ years of experience in a culinary position in an upscale, high volume hotel/resort or restaurant. -preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English. -required
• English/Spanish Bilingual. -preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds. -required
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours. -required
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. -required
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends and evenings. -required

Learn more about:

The Vail Marriott: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/whrco-vail-marriott-mountain-resort/

Vail Resorts Grooming Policy: http://jobs.vailresorts.com/info/company-policies.aspx Vail Hospitality's Grooming policy may be slightly more stringent due to our luxury brand.