Courtyard By Marriott Morgan Hill Breakfast Cook 5:30Am To 10:30Am

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

Courtyard Morgan Hill

18610 Madrone ParkwayMorgan Hill, CA 95037

Overview

The Breakfast prep cook is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality product to all guests during breakfast hours.

Responsibilities

• A Cook is responsible for preparing all food items based on standardized recipes for the Bistro while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product

• He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio

• The Cook also is responsible for preparing cold foods and brewing coffee.

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly service-oriented manner

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.

• Complete necessary food and station preparations prior to opening of the Bistro in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours.

• Maintain post on kitchen line as required during the operating hours in order to prepare food to order maintaining the highest standards of efficiency productivity and quality.

• Prepare food for Banquets as required following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.

• Breakdown kitchen line storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.

• Work banquet food station as scheduled by Manager.

• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.

• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other associates.

• Be familiar with all hotel policies and house rules.

• Be familiar with hotel's emergency procedures.

• Associates must at all times be attentive friendly helpful and courteous to guests managers and other associates.

• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.

• Maintain the 'Clean As You Go' policy.

• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.

• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

• Attend meetings as required by management.

• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

• Ensures food is stored in specific containers and storage areas in order to prevent spoilage

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly

• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations

• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

Hourly Rate: $18.00