Cook II, (Seasonal Full-Time, Part-Time, On-Call)

We are looking for talented professionals to be a part of a dynamic team. We place a focus on professionalism, kindness, integrity, and a high level of confidentiality, with the goal to deliver best in class service while providing a positive working experience for its staff.

Job Summary :

The responsibility of the Cook is to be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying and broiling.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items such as meats, fowl, fish, sauces, stocks, soups, seasonings, and other dishes as assigned in accordance with established standards of quality, taste, and presentation and in response to specific guest requests.

Create or assist in the creation of specialty dishes and menu items

Assist in all kitchen food production as assigned

Prepare and execute weekly staff meals

Prepare and set up production lines and ensure proper supplies of all food items represented in menu

Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet kitchen cleaning standards

Checks and ensures the correct temperatures of equipment and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring cooling and freezing systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and reports issues or problems to the manager.

Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, smoker, and refrigeration equipment

Follows a proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes

Label, date, handles stores, and rotates all products properly

Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period

Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product based on a schedule created by the kitchen

Deliver passionate and engaging service to our guests and client

Recognize individual guests and anticipate their unique needs

Assist in set-up/break down of workstations and staff dining

Pack, transport and set-up food equipment for all events and functions

Assist with clean up of event area; remove all trash, remove and transport of all dirty dishes, equipment and glassware

Assist with food deliveries

Provide support of any other culinary-related tasks as assigned

Education Requirements:

Culinary degree of related hospitality experience is preferred

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Communication skills are utilized for training and safety purposes and when interacting with guests and employees

Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

3 years of previous line experience preferred, fine dining experience is a plus

Must be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills

Ability to work multiple stations in the kitchen

Must be able to use kitchen tools safely and appropriately.

Keep knives sharpened; able to use proper knife handling procedures; uses correct knives for food items or specific task

Must be able to use measuring tools to precisely measure ingredients and portion sizes

Valid Driver License

Valid TB clearance card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly required to stand and use hands, to finger handle or feel.

Required to talk or hear

Occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat with moderate noise level.

Requires flexibility wot work variable days and shifts (AM,PM), weekends and holidays

May be required to travel to other locations

Ability to drive Utility vehicle

Ability to drive company vehicles

COMPETENCIES

Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely, both written and verbal. Able to communicate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way. Communicates important information to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.

Trustworthiness and integrity: Always acting in the best interests of the owner

Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Critical Thinking: Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to size up a situation properly. Anticipates and responds quickly to problems. Finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently. Positively impacts the team by managing time effectively.

Dependable

Attention to detail: The ability to listen to, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Takes initiative

Works well under time constraints

Proactive: Goes above and beyond what needs to be done. Has the confidence to initiate action independently; addresses unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting.

Team Player: Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner. Considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members. Models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group. Works effectively and cooperatively across groups.

Salary Range $37 — $42 USD

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees as well as providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the various locations where we operate. We encourage applicants from all ages and backgrounds.