Prince Waikiki: Culinary - Cook III (Full Time)

Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Prince Waikiki on Oahu. We invite you to our dynamic team of hospitality professionals.
We are confident that our salary and benefits package will be attractive. In addition to competitive industry salaries, ambassador recognition programs, training, and career opportunities, we offer the following benefits: medical, drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 401K, Health Reimbursement, discounted parking, dining and golf discounts, and more.
At Prince Waikiki, we're creating a hospitality company whose future is unlimited and whose values reflect the dedication and passion of our employees.
Our success is measured by the quality of the relationships we build with one another, our guests, and our strategic partners.
By seeking ways to add value to every encounter, we set ourselves apart from others and instill a sense of pride that is uniquely Prince. We invite you to share this journey with us.
Band 1H
100 Sails Cook III
Primary Responsibilities: Maintain, set up, produce and control quality of all food items prepared in restaurant station (i.e., meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread products, etc.) Maintain clean and sanitary work area.
Essential Duties:

1. Prepare all foods suitable for cooking according to standard recipes to ensure the consistency of products to guests.
2. Visually inspect, select and use food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
3. Check and control the proper storage of products and portion, e.g., high cost meat items.
4. Keep all refrigeration, storage and working areas clean, working condition to comply with Department of Health regulations.
5. Ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
6. Prepare requisition forms for supplies and maintain ordering of products and food items for production in the workstation.
7. Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.
8. Knowledge of fundamentals of line cooking.
9. Knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.

Other Duties:

1. Perform general cleaning task, using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor, to adhere to health standards.
2. Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
3. Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc. to ensure a safe work place environment.
4. Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Banquet/Sous Chef and Lead Cook.
5. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Hotel and Golf Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the facilities. Employees who violate Hotel and Golf Club rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Working Conditions:

1. Ability to work in confined spaces.
2. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Work Hours:

1. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel and Golf Club from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
2. Due to cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the Hotel and Golf Club.

Equipment Use:

1. Knowledge of the operation of all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, rice cookers etc.
2. Ability to use various office equipment, including, but not limited to, calculators, and facsimile machines.

Mental and Physical Demands:

1. Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations, distinguish product taste, texture and presentation and observe preparation.
2. Ability to stand, walk and /or sit continuously to perform essential job functions for extended periods of time.
3. Ability to work in confined spaces.
4. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
5. Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
6. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 50 lbs., on a continuous schedule.

Communication Demands:

1. Ability to communicate effectively in English language with employees and guests, understand reports and related correspondence and accurately perform all essential job functions.
2. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some requiring high levels of patience tact and diplomacy, to collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
3. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicate with other employees.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
2. High school diploma required.
3. Culinary program training preferred.
4. Minimum two years as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant or banquet facility experience preferred.
5. Ala Carte cooking experience preferred.
6. Experience working on the line and in a fast pace environment preferred.
7. Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. Example: Hawaii Health Card Permit, Liquor Commission Card Service Permit. CPR and /or First Aid training preferred.

We appreciate your interest in joining our 'Ohana. Due to our numerous inquiries, only qualified applicants for posted positions will be contacted by phone or email provided on your employment application form.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Band 1H
• Hiring Rate $31.63
• Required Education High School

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