Position Details

Position Details
Ashworth by the Sea (Hampton, NH) - Cook Late
Overview
Host Company Description:
Ashworth by the Sea offers friendly New England hospitality in an elegant, boutique setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. We’ve
maintained the historical aspects of the hotel, which has been a Hampton Beach Landmark for the past 100 years, but our recent
renovation has updated the hotel with all the modern conveniences and amenities today’s traveler expects. A wide variety of family
amusements including a water park, zoo, museums, the Casino Ballroom concert arena, and tax-free shopping, are all within minutes
of our doors.
Ashworth by the Sea is a part of the The Hilton family of hotels, which is renowned the world over for its quality, convenience, and
great customer service.
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Position Code:
City:
State:
Hampton
NH
Gender Preference:
English Level:
Advanced
Minimum Age:
Earliest Start Date:
5/20/2015
Earliest End Date:
9/15/2015
Latest Start Date:
6/20/2014
Latest End Date:
9/30/2015
Position Details
Average Hours/Week:
Typical Schedule:
35
Your weekly schedule will vary depending on company needs.
Position Description:
The cook position is to assist the Chef and Sous Chef in preparing menu items to order.
Checks with Chef for all the menu of the day items, room service, and restaurant menu items and areas of responsibility as to
the amount of prep, quality of product, and cleanliness of area.
Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques.
Stocks both food products and equipment, cleans, sets, and prepares service area
First in First Out (FIFO) procedures
Maintains good cleaning habits throughout the area of assignment
Maintains and strictly abides y State sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
Checks with supervisor regarding condition of station at the end of shift
Assists in all areas of the kitchen
Adheres to apperance, attendance, and punctuality expectations and standards as communicated verbally and/or written
Performs other related duties as assigned by Executive Chef or Sous Chef
Must have cooking experience and knife skills. Must present a clean & neat appearance. Closed-toed shoes, Only natural hair
color. Facial hair to be neat, ear piercings for girls only. No visible tattoos.
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SECOND JOBS:
It is possible for participants to obtain a second job, but the second job must not interfere with the schedule for your job at Ashworth
by the Sea.
Intrax participants are not permitted to work a second job without first receiving approval from Intrax.
Required Duties:
Practice safety standards at all times.
Know all hotel specific emergency procedures.
Comply with federal laws and break periods
Comply with Retention, Standard Operating Procedures and daily responsibilities
Assist team with training, supplies, and support in order to consistently provide a quality guest room and public areas.
Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the
employee handbook.
Skills Required:
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 40 pounds or less without
assistance. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stopping.
Uniform provided by employer. Employees will need to purchase black skid-resistant shoes.
Supplies Required:
Supplies Cost:
All employees must pass a drug test upon arrival and before they may start work.
Company Policies:
Interview Required?:
Yes
Additional Information:
Pay Rate:
USD 11.00
Twice Monthly
Pay Frequency:
Pay Notes:
Employees will be paid bi-weekly.
Yes
Overtime Available?
Overtime Rate:
16.50
Days Before Start of Work:
1
Tipped Position?
Accepts Couples?
No
Accepts Groups?
Yes
Yes
Second Job Allowed?
Company Provided Housing?
No
Arrival Information
Recommended Airport:
Logan Airport in Boston is recommended. It is the closest International Airport.
Manchester, New Hampshire, is not international.
Nearest Bus Station:
Portsmouth Transportation Center in Portsmouth, NH
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Local Bus schedules for COAST bus line: http://www.coastbus.org/
Taxi Services:
Annie's Taxi: (603) 531-9955
Rockingham Taxi: (603) 501-0960
Portsmouth Taxi: (888) 893-5103
Abba Taxi: (603) 926-8294
Nearest Train Station:
This is not the recommended mode of transportation.
Transportation to Company:
Employees will be responsible for their own transportation to and from work. You should select housing that is within walking or biking
distance from your work location or on the bus line.
Reporting Instructions:
Please notify your supervisor, Candy Fish (cfish@colwenhotels.com) of your arrival date.
Please check in on your MY INTRAX account the day you arrive in the United States.
Please report to Ashworth by the Sea between 9:00am -5:00pm to let them know you have arrived.
Travel Instructions:
Fly into Logan Airport in Boston and take the C&J Bus to Portsmouth, NH. C&J has stops at each terminal in the airport. Try to
purchase your tickets online at http://www.ridecj.com/ . After you arrive at the Portsmouth Transportation Center, you will need to
travel 20 minutes to Hampton.
Ashworth by the Sea MAY be able to pick you up from Portsmouth. Please email Lisa ( lreeser@colwenhotels.com) at least 2 weeks
before your arrival, and a shuttle may be able to give you a ride. This is not guaranteed. If you cannot take the shuttle, you will need to
take a taxi to your pre-arranged housing.
Nearest Social Security Office:
The nearest Social Security Administration Office is located at:
80 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(800) 772-1213
Your host company will provide transportation to the Social Security Office.
Social Security Instructions:
You must check in on you MY INTRAX account on the day you arrive in the United States. Please wait 5-7 days, after checking in on
your MY INTRAX account, before applying for your Social Security number.
Area Information
Area Information:
Hampton is a city located in southern New Hampshire. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean and is home to Hampton Beach, a popular
tourist destination. The city offers many shops, restaurants, beaches, and summer seasonal housing.
Climate: Hampton is located on the ocean, which acts as a natural air conditioner keeping temperatures at a comfortable level.
Summer temperatures can range from 60 degrees F to 80 degrees F depending on the weather. Please pack clothes for cool weather
to be safe.
Nearest Major Cites:
Portland, ME (1 hour away)
Boston, MA (1 hour away)
New York, NY (4.5 hours away)
Cultural Opportunities:
Because of its location on the water and near major cities and tourist destinations, Hampton is host to many different cultural
opportunities.
There are several boating and fishing tours, including Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching and Reel Job Fishing Charters.
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Tuck Museum and Seacoast Fire Museum are popular attractions.
Casino Cascade Waterslide is a thrilling outdoor waterpark.
Downtown Hampton offers many shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Hampton Beach State Park is wonderful for relaxing days on the water!
Website:
http://www.ashworthhotel.com/
Additional Website Info:
http://www.colwenhotels.com/
Accomodation Option: Intrax Housing Leads
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
Description:
Housing is not provided by your employer, Intrax will assist in giving you housing leads.
Your Intrax Representatives are currently working on securing housing leads for you and these will be added to the Job Description as
they are arranged.
Please be sure to check your MY INTRAX account often, to review the Job Description and review new housing leads that have been
found for you.
In most cases it will be YOUR Responsibility to contact the housing leads and reserve your housing. In some cases, Intrax will assist
in collecting leases from you and sending to the landlord.
Please be sure to read the Accommodations Options carefully to make sure you know how to contact the housing you are interested
in living in.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARRIVE TO FIND HOUSING.
Once your Intrax Representative starts to add Accommodation Options to your Job Description you should try to arrange this housing
as soon as possible.
It is very important that you arrange your housing before traveling to the United States.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Housing application fee and deposit is a common requirement in some places. Housing Deposit is refundable pending condition of
rental at time of departure.
The majority of housing locations will include all utilities. Some housing locations may also require you to pay for utilities ( Electric,
Water, Wifi, Television, Trash removal)
Please make sure you ask about utilities and furniture when you are making your housing arrangements. You will need to know if the
furniture is provided and if you must pay for your own utilities ( Water, Electric, Etc.)
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES TO ARRANGE YOUR HOUSING. PLEASE CONTACT THE
HOUSING LEADS ARRANGED FOR YOU AS SOON AS THEY BEGIN TO APPEAR ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Many participants find it difficult to find housing once they arrive. We cannot stress enough that you must arrange your housing before
leaving your home country.
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Commute Options:
Walking; Bicycle
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
No
This will depend on the housing location you arrange.
None
Accomodation Option: Hampton, NH Craigslist
Company Arranged:
No
No
Company Recommended:
Description:
A great place to find housing is on a web page called Craigslist. Go to: www.craigslist.com
• Select : United States
• Select your state: New Hampshire
• Select: Housing
• Select: Apartments Houses Room Shares or Short Term/ Sub Lease.
• Be sure to look for housing that is listed in: Hampton.
•When contacting advertisements for housing please be sure to ask if they are located near your work location.
You can usually reply to the ads by email. Click the REPLY TO THIS ADD button to contact the person renting the housing. If you
cannot reply to the ad from the site the advertisement will have a contact phone number or email listed in the ad.
When using Craigslist to find housing NEVER send money to a landlord ahead of time. You should make arrangements to pay for
your housing when you arrive. Again... DO NOT SEND MONEY FOR HOUSING BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 100.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
Accomodation Option: Airbnb
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
Description:
www.airbnb.com - A great site for group rentals of housing, shared rooms and private rooms in home stays, etc.
Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online
or from a mobile phone.
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Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 125.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
125.00 is an estimate only. The price range for every listing on this website varies.
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
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