At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.
Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.
POSITION PROFILE
Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
- Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
- Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
- Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.
- Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
- Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
- Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
- Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
- Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
- Able to read, speak and understand English.
- Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
- Stand continuously for long periods of time.
- Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets
Competitive Salary
Daily Pay!
Team Member Hotel Discount Program
Uniforms Provided for most positions
Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
Paid PTO
401k with employer match
Food and Beverage Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Culinary certificate or degree
- Three to six months experience in a food/beverage services environment
- Experience operating industrial-sized ovens and cooking ranges
- Knowledge of preparing various cuisines, relishes, soups and salads
- Basic professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Manual dexterity to handle kitchen equipment and carry food containers
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English
- Ability to lift/push/carry 20-40 lbs and stand for long periods
- Effective communication with management, staff, and guests
What We Do
Valor Hospitality Partners is a leading global full-service hospitality underwriting, acquisition, development, management, and asset management company. With more than 90 hospitality projects in our international portfolio, we offer an array of services, including site selection, product and brand selection, entitlements, financing solutions, conceptual design, construction and project management, procurement, technical services, pre-opening, and operations management. We’re Hotelitarians – a team of curious, courageous thinkers and doers dedicated to helping businesses thrive where we have strategically built our reputation on relationships. We have a revolutionary approach to hospitality management where we expertly weave our wealth of global expertise into local landscapes, creating unique projects that are huge successes not just because of how they fit in, but because of how they stand out
