Cook

Doubletree Schenectady of Schahet Hotels is currently seeking a Cook to join our growing team!

Job Summary

If cooking is your passion, we need you today!

Bring your culinary skills and join our team as a cook, where you can dazzle our guests with your high standards of quality through presentation, preparation, and cooking abilities.  You will produce a consistent, quality food product through the use of standardized recipes, following all safety and local sanitation guidelines.

About Us

As a leader in the hospitality industry, Schahet Hotels has built a reputation based on exceptional culture and superior service. We have earned the title of “Best Places to Work” the past 3 years (‘21, ‘22, ‘23) and are excited to expand our team as we continue to grow! While a large organization, we believe culture is the forefront of our business. We refer to our shared values as RISE: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excitement. We believe that when our team members are happy, everyone benefits!
  

Benefits 

• Insurance
• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• VPS 
• Employee Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K w/ Match
• Life Insurance

Responsibilities 

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures  
•  Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation. 
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality,  temperature, and appearance of food is preserved 
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food  preparation 
• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day 
• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as  needed 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year experience in food-related business
• Knowledge of food handling and production 
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Must be able to read and interpret recipes