Job Description

TWA Hotel

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepares meals in accordance with brand standards and guidelines.
2. Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety Training, etc.
3. Maintain cleanliness and organization of all areas in accordance with State Board of Health regulations.
4. Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the restaurant to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the operating hours.
5. Know the location and operation of all safety equipment.
6. Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
7. Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
8. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
2. Must be able to obtain Food Handlers Certification.
3. Must work well in high demand situations.
4. Must have strong communication skills.
5. Must be able to read.
6. Be proficient in general computer knowledge.
7. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
8. Must have a desire to serve all guests.
9. Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience in restaurant kitchen setting preferred.

Our Company
• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What’s in it for you?
• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members