Cook

posted March 12, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Tech Center

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Compensation: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour

Job Details

Job Location:    Centennial, CO
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Job Shift:    Swing

Description

Job Purpose: To produce all orders required by business volume and supervisor, as quickly and efficiently as possible, and to produce the highest quality product. Also, to produce all orders on an a la carte basis and to prep for buffets, banquets, salad bars and hors d’ oeuvres.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Open up each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
  • Prepare all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from breakfast to lunch at the assigned time.
  • Rearrange the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
  • Prepare all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
  • Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation.
  • Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
  • Cook only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
  • Prepare all food needed by other kitchen departments which is best prepared by this department. Prepare all food for next shift and for the following day as required and directed by Supervisor.
  • Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county, and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

  • Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
  • Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for work. Measure, cut, or otherwise work on materials or objects with great precision.
  • Use arithmetic or shop geometry to figure amounts of material needed, dimensions to be followed and cost of materials.
  • Read recipes of items to be prepared.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries up to 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
  • Additional physical and visual requirements
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Lift/carry over 50 lbs.
  • Able to work overtime and/or irregular hours

Working Conditions:

  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Extreme cold (non-weather)
  • Extreme heat (non-weather)
  • Wet or humid conditions
  • Near moving or mechanical parts
  • Near toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Near risk of electrical shock
  • Near loud noises

Qualifications

Education - HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience - Minimum 3 months cooking experience at a full service restaurant or hotel.

Licenses/Certifications - Food Safety Certification

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Tech Center

236 Room All Suite

All Suite hotel in Denver Tech Center

Centrally located in Denver Tech Center and half a mile from Inverness Business Park, we’re accessible from I-25 and Arapahoe Road. Topgolf is across the street and the hotel is minutes from Fiddler's Green Amphitheare, IKEA, and Park Meadows mall. The Light Rail to downtown Denver is two miles away. Enjoy hot breakfast, complimentary evening reception, a fitness center, and pool.

Dine at New West Bar and Grill, located onsite at one of the top-rated hotels near Denver Tech Center, for contemporary eats, a casual atmosphere, and fare with regional flair. There's something for everyone. Be sure to ask about our daily specials!

Flexible meeting spaces can accommodate 12 – 300 guests for meetings, social events, and more. Our planners will take care of the details, from catering and decor to audio-visual equipment.