Overview Join our dynamic culinary team as a HI-Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring every dish meets our rigorous standards for taste, presentation, and safety. Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and supporting the overall success of our food service operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to refine your skills in a vibrant setting while making a positive impact on our community. Duties Prepare and cook a variety of menu items with precision, adhering to established recipes and presentation standards Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, braising pans, poaching stations, and food production appliances Assist with menu planning and ingredient sourcing to ensure fresh, high-quality offerings Maintain strict food safety protocols by following sanitizing procedures and proper food handling techniques Support high-volume food production during peak hours, ensuring timely meal service without compromising quality Collaborate with dietary departments to accommodate special dietary needs and meal modifications Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area through regular sanitizing and equipment maintenance Job description: This job listing is for the Holiday Inn located in Appleton, WI 54913 Are you passionate about cooking? Are you looking for a change? Do you enjoy a sense of independence and control in the kitchen?

Join Our Small Team:

At Toast to Toast Holiday Inn, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. We value teamwork, creativity, and dedication to deliver exceptional culinary creations. You will work with our bartender to provide meaningful guest experiences. Join us today and let your dreams soar! The Holiday Inn Appleton is a personality- and service-focused hotel that is looking for talented and enthusiastic team members! As part of Wisco Hotel Group, a well-established Wisconsin-based management company operating 14 hotels all in Wisconsin, you will find opportunities for growth, development, and fun. Wisco Hotel Group offers benefits such as paid vacation, holiday and sick pay, 401K, IHG hotel discounts, and other bonus/incentives for meeting specific goals.

Summary of Position:

The Cook position will accurately and efficiently cook meats, vegetables, 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. This is a fast-casual restaurant and is only open for 4 hours in the morning and 5 hours in the evening. Perfect for those who are not looking to work a full 8-hour shift!

Duties & Responsibilities :

Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment. Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served. Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service Portions food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment. Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes. Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen. Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

Previous experience not required, but may be beneficial. Simple restaurant model/concept designed to be easy to train. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel. Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift to 40 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours) Flexible - night, weekend, and holiday shifts are all part of the job

Job Type:

Part-time Benefits:

Employee discount Referral program

Shift:

Evening shift Morning shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Cooks:

1 year (Preferred) Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Cooking:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Appleton, WI 54913 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Appleton, WI 54913: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person