Turnberry Associates Nashville , TN 37201
Posted 2 days ago
General Summary of Duties:
Responsible to ensure quality food is prepared and displayed in order to achieve customer and internal guest satisfaction and profitability while maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the employee cafeteria and executive lounge, with direction from the Executive Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chefs.
Examples of Duties (include but are not limited to the following):
Assist with the preparation and display of high quality foods as established by the Chef de Cuisine
Ensure all stations are properly set prior to service and make the necessary corrections if needed
Ensure all production kitchen employees and Café attendants remain productive, according to their assigned job duites
Provide training and experience to staff to adhere to the quality standards for Café 84 and the Executive Lounge
Ensure that prep par and quality standards are being met for the Executive lounge - monitor food waste in the area and assist in adjusting pars as needed
Ensure food is handled, processed, and stored in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program
Ensure good customer relations are maintained at all times, in particular when working in the public areas of the hotel
Assist the banquet chef team in creating and implementing new employee cafeteria menus, and identifying opportunities to reduce cost by new product implementation
Report any questionable product concerns to the Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef to maximize product utilization and minimize waste
Oversee the cleanliness of the Café 84 dining room and food and beverage equipment, including food warmers, coolers, drink fountains, and any other equipment present in the area
Assume Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef responsibilities during absence
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
Position Requirements:
Minimum of three (3) years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions
Education:
High School education or equivalent
Culinary training or accredited apprenticeship program preferred
Typical Physical / Mental Demands:
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch
Must use hands to reach, grasp, handle, pull and push
Must have good near and far vision
Must be able to hear, talk, smell
Turnberry Associates