Job Description

Renaissance Baton Rouge is currently seeking full-time line and prep cooks to join our team. The Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

Essential: (partial list)

• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, saut\xc3\xa9, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
• Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare food for Banquets, ad required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders.
• Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all food following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chefs or Kitchen Supervisors.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel\'s standards.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.

Why join our team?

In addition to excellent working conditions and competitive pay, Renaissance Baton Rouge offers a complete range of benefits to eligible team members.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Rooms Programs.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Discover the Difference at Renaissance Baton Rouge

We seamlessly blend Southern hospitality, upscale d\xc3\xa9cor and convenient amenities. Located 15 miles from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, our hotel boasts an ideal location with easy access to top destinations including the Mall of Louisiana, Perkins Rowe, Louisiana State University and the Country Club of Louisiana. Guests can spend time exploring the wide array of nearby shopping, dining and entertainment options. Hotel guests are able to retreat to their spacious, modern hotel room or suite featuring luxurious bedding, a flat-panel TV and mini-refrigerator to store their favorite snacks. The hotel offers room service and an on-site restaurant for an upscale dining experience.

Renaissance Baton Rouge does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

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