Cook III

Join Our Team as a Cook! 

About Us

The Cook III is a culinary expert with a passion for leadership and quality and is responsible for supervising food preparation across dining outlets. With strong leadership and culinary skills, this role ensures high-quality food and presentation standards. Problem-solving abilities and initiative are key in resolving issues efficiently in high-pressure environments.  This role also involves working with financial information and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. 

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culinary Expertise: Supervise the preparation of food items, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation across all dining outlets. 
• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and assist kitchen staff, utilizing previous supervisory experience to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Problem Solving and Initiative: Anticipate needs, evaluate alternatives and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure situations. 
• Communication Skills:  Clearly convey information and ideas and effectively listen to and understand issues raised by co-workers and guests. 
• Financial Acumen: Work with financial information and basic arithmetic functions to support kitchen operations. 
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain a clean and safe work environment. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of related progressive experience, or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field. 
• Food Handlers Certification as required by state regulations. 

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information Featuring a fitness center and bar, as well as a restaurant, The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection is located in Sacramento. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. California State Railroad Museum is an 18-minute walk from the hotel and Crocker Art Museum is 1.2 miles away. At the hotel all rooms come with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available every morning at The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

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