Grand Cafe AM Cook bei Marcus Hotels & Resorts

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Cook I for Grand Café at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will produce menu items in an appropriate time frame while maintaining or exceeding the standards set forth by the Executive Chef for menu production, kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and advance preparation.

Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. We are a longstanding symbol of home and family, rooted in tradition and eager to shape a brighter future together.

What will you be doing?

·       Read and follow recipes as they pertain to menu production

·       Memorize all production specifications, food presentations, and cooking methods pertinent to menu production

·       Recognize and fabricate all products pertinent to menu production

·       Cook all menu items to guest specifications concerning temperature, etc.

·       Properly label, date, and store all prepared food as well as raw ingredients and food orders

·       Assist others in workload management as time allows

·       Maintain a clean and organized work area

·       Maintain a sanitary environment consistent with the standards of chef and local health department

·       Recognize fluctuations in volume of business, and maintain station accordingly

·       Maintain consciousness of portion sizes consistent with production specifications

·       Recognize and react to product spoilage

·       Maintain a clean and presentable uniform/appearance

·       Communicate any needs, deficiencies, or outages to chef/supervisor

·       Accept verbal direction from chef/supervisor regarding changes, special needs, quantity of production, etc.

·       Organize tasks and manage time effectively

·       Complete station set up, including necessary equipment, in a timely manner and assist team members as time allows

·       Prepare portions of Staff Meal for Employee Cafeteria

·       Close kitchen shifts in the manner set forth by chef/supervisor

·       Perform other duties as assigned

What do you bring to the role?

·       Previous experience cooking in a fast-paced kitchen and experience in prep cooking preferred

·       Able to react positively to fast pace work environment and high pressure situations

·       Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members both in culinary and exterior departments of the hotel (specifically stewarding and service staffs)

·       Able to work well inside of a team-orientated environment

·       Able to read client orders, special requests, etc. from Micros printer in English

·       Willing to accept verbal direction from chefs or management

·       Able to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor in all situations, especially those pertaining to client satisfaction

·       Have general knowledge of equipment and food products utilized on a daily basis

·       Be willing to learn/work on all kitchen stations and shifts

·       Be able to work long hours in a high stress work environment

·       Comfortable degree of dexterity for knife handling, prep work, etc.

·       Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What’s in it for you?

·  A free, well-balanced meal every shift

·  Discounted gym membership

·  Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts

·  Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa

·  Free parking

·  “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres

·  Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another

·  Early wage access

·  Paid time off

·  Flexible scheduling

·  Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match

·  And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.