Rydges Fortitude Valley Cook Qualified

Position Cook – Rydges Fortitude Valley Location: 601 Gregory Ter, Bowen Hills QLD, Australia Responsibilities Assist the Chefs to prepare and present menu items within the cost margins specified Assist the Chefs and store persons to ensure stock rotation with minimum wastage by using the first in first out procedure Keep all working areas clean and tidy Follow the kitchen's food safety program Liaise with the stewarding team to ensure cleanliness and required kitchen equipment par levels are met in accordance with the hotels standards Follow instructions to ensure an assigned section is organised and run efficiently Be familiar with other kitchen sections and provide assistance Assist and liaise with the Chef on duty as required Perform any other duties as requested by the employer Customer Service Ensure that customers are served in a friendly, professional, timely and diligent manner Offer assistance to hotel customers and make them feel welcome Promote the employer's services and facilities to customers when appropriate Assist in maintaining customer service standards set by the employer Respond to customer requests in a professional and timely manner Treat all internal and external customers with respect, understanding and appropriate cultural sensitivity Behaviours Flexible with work hours and days, being in a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation Projects a professional image through personal presentation and interpersonal skills Team player Must show initiative and a willingness to learn at all times Able to focus and listen to required tasks Training Minimum of 2 years' experience in a commercial kitchen using basic food preparation Extensive knife handling and cleaning skills Work Health and Safety training (incorporating Fire Evacuation, Manual Handling and Ethics and Conduct) Chemical Handling training Food Hygiene and Food Safety training Online learning courses completed annually and as assigned Policy and procedure sign off annually and as assigned Other training as determined relevant to your position ELEVATE Maintain appearance in line with the employer's presentation and grooming standards Embrace the EVT Vision, Purpose and Values in your work Maintain integrity, honesty and confidentiality in all business undertakings in line with the EVT Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Treat all employees with respect Participate in training and development programs provided by the employer Attend scheduled meetings as required Systems and Procedures Follow the policies and procedures of the employer as outlined in the Team Handbook, EVT Policy Booklet and standard operating procedures Abide by the employer's information technology and finance policies Scan on and off for each shift using the EmpLive wall clock or mobile phone application Check rosters and apply for annual leave using EmpLive Log in to Dayforce regularly to access payslips and update personal details Ensure customer and employee information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company Take responsibility to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and within given time frames Complete all assigned opening and closing duties and daily tasks and ensure a concise hand over Work Health & Safety Work safely at all times following the employer's WH&S and environment policies Use correct manual handling techniques Ensure all employees and customers are provided with a workplace free of inappropriate behaviors including discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimization Ensure correct use and storage of chemicals Wear and / or use personal protective equipment as necessary Ensure the work area complies with the highest standards of cleanliness Maintain a tidy work area and a healthy and safe working environment Follow procedures to minimise your impact on the environment and prevent pollution Report any health or safety hazards, faults, repairs, broken or damaged equipment and cleaning needs to your manager or the Duty Manager Report any accidents, injuries, incidents or near misses to your manager or the Duty Manager immediately Follow any return to work and rehabilitation instructions as directed Abide by the employer's Fit4Wk policy Contribute to cost control through energy conservation, correct storage of all materials and use of equipment per operating standards and manufacturer's specifications Know the employer's fire and evacuation procedures and follow all instructions given to you in the event of an emergency Act in accordance with legislation and regulations as currently applicable in the state of Queensland Follow the employer's food hygiene and food safety program #J-18808-Ljbffr