Image: Overview: Holiday Inn Columbia East - Jessup is conveniently located along interstate 95 in between the busy cities of Baltimore and Washington DC. Within a short drive you have access to BWI Airport, business parks, and plenty of shopping opportunities. With all the area has to offer our the most important resource our company has is its employees.As an employee, you will have the opportunity, resourcesand support to use your talents and abilities to make every guest's experience an extraordinary one every visit. Position Summary: 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. Responsibilities: Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using Mediterranean recipes for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.Assumes 100% responsibility for 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 assure a smooth service period.Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.Tracks and reports any food waste.Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.Performs related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling, cleaning around restaurant and help with any other projects as assigned by the manager.Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), 2 to 3 years experience.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 lbs.Must have weekend morning availability Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits that include:PART-TIME BENEFITS401k retirement planLife InsuranceLong Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceDiscount travel programGrowth opportunity in an evolving organization, and much more. Career Growth: Career opportunities are endless with Chesapeake Hospitality! With 30+ hotels and restaurants, we welcome the opportunity to develop, grow, promote, and transfer any of our associates to the career they want.KITCHEN CAREERBus PersonDishwasherFood PreptoCooktoSous Chef / Kitchen ManagertoExecutive CheftoFood and Beverage DirectortoGeneral Manager / Assistant General ManagertoCorporate Operations / Food & BeverageOr cross-train to any other department or position! Work Authorization, COVID-19, EEO and ADA Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates who are offered a position must undergo a background check and drug screening.COVID-19We adhere to CDC guidelines. Employees are required to wear a mask at all times. Employees must complete a health questionnaire and have their temperature taken daily. We require strict adherence to all sanitation guidelines including frequent handwashing and 6 feet social distancing.EEO/ADA StatementChesapeake Hospitality is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all employment decisions are based on merit and the business needs of the company, and not race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.We comply with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for employees who qualify for accommodation. If you need an accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources office of the hotel/restaurant to which you are applying.