Cook 2 - City Cruises DC - Hornblower Cruises and Events : Job Details

Cook 2 - City Cruises DC

Hornblower Cruises and Events

Job Location : Washington,DC, USA

Posted on : 2024-09-27T05:17:48Z

Job Description :

Starting hourly rate: $19.00/hr

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City Experiences is seeking a Cook 2 for our City Cruises operation in Washington, DC

About Us:

City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production. Contributes to general kitchen operations including receiving and storing provisions. A successful cook is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
  • Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RESPECT service system
  • 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 guest
  • 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
  • Maintain safety and cleanliness of galley and service areas
  • Efficiently and promptly deliver hot and cold food items to the dining cabin from the galley
  • Set up and organize holding ovens and cold holding areas for service
  • Assist in serving starting and dessert courses to guests
  • 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 two (2) to three (3) years previous kitchen/culinary experience preferred
  • 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
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