Cook Job Description

Aloft Anchorage Midtown

Position Purpose:

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare
and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate
preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot
menu item plates. Prepares food items, on the assigned station(s), in accordance with recipes and standards
while maintaining a neat and clean work environment is a safe, accident-free manner.

Part-Time:

The Benefits of Being Part of OUR Family:

• Leadership and Management Training Programs

• A PATH for your future!

• Discounted room rates

• A FUN PLACE TO WORK

• Access to voluntary benefits, including a discount on pet insurance, cell phones, Travel & Entertainment, and Health & Wellness programs.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Average Percent of Time

50% Cooks, prepares/produces all meals for restaurants suitable, for consumption according
to standard recipes to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspects,
selects and uses all food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
15% Keeps an adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures proper storage of
all food products and portion control, eg., especially high-cost items
10% Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
10% Keeps all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply
with health department regulations
5% Organizes and transfers food items into lexans as needed, label and date for proper use
and identification.
5% Turns on or off all kitchen equipment, such as stoves, ovens, grills, broilers, heat lamps,
steamers, fryers, etc. and ensures all is in proper working condition.

NOTICE:
The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition,
this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.
Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality Management
rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Associates who
violate hotel rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment.

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. JL Hospitality Management, LLC does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.